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Lemon Basil Pasta with Spicy Sausage

This Lemon Basil Pasta with Spicy Sausage is a quick meal that is so delicious with lots of bright flavors that always satisfies.
4 from 3 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6
Calories 583 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Fusilli col Buco or any pasta you like
  • 1 lb ground spicy sausage or regular if you prefer no spice
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Lemon Basil Sauce

  • 4 oz basil pesto
  • 1 large lemon juice & zest
  • 1 tsp kosher salt reduce by half if using table salt
  • 4 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. In a separate pan, brown the sausage and drain if necessary.
  • Meanwhile, combine the basil pesto, lemon juice and zest, salt and olive oil in a blender or food processor until mostly smooth.
  • Boil pasta for 11 minutes or according to package directions. Reserve one cup pasta water then drain pasta.
  • Put pasta back into pot with pasta water and sausage, tossing to combine. Then add Lemon Basil Sauce and cream, tossing again. Salt to taste, add additional red pepper if desired. Serve hot!

Nutrition

Calories: 583kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 18gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 886mgPotassium: 343mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1641IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Basil, Pasta
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