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