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Zucchini Noodles with Smoked Sausage and Cherry Tomatoes in a Zesty Pan Sauce

Course Main Dish
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 5 medium zucchini spiralized
  • 3 smoked sausage cut on the bias
  • olive oil for frying
  • 4 tsp chopped garlic
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1 cup cherry tomato halved
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 large lemon juiced
  • salt and pepper
  • parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • heat oil in a large pan, add the zoodles, a liberal amount of salt and sweat on medium for 8 - 10 mins til noodles begin to soften, shrink and lose moisture. Transfer the noodles to a sieve or colander in a bowl to allow them to further drain while you work
  • Add the sausage slices to the pan with a little more oil. turn the heat to medium high and fry for about 5 minutes til the slices darken and some begin to blacken a little. Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside
  • Add the onion and garlic to the pan and saute til fragrant and onions become translucent- 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the Italian seasoning, pepper flakes and tomatoes and cook, tossing frequently, another 2 minutes or so until tomatoes begin to wilt.
  • Add the lemon juice and scrape the pan smooth with a flat wood spatula. Add the broth, sausage and noodles, season with pepper and toss to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook another 3-4 minutes, tossing frequently to coat everything with the sauce.