{"id":33541,"date":"2022-08-14T11:56:03","date_gmt":"2022-08-14T15:56:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/?p=33541"},"modified":"2022-08-14T11:56:03","modified_gmt":"2022-08-14T15:56:03","slug":"sausage-and-eggplant-pasta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/2022\/08\/14\/sausage-and-eggplant-pasta\/","title":{"rendered":"Sausage and Eggplant One Pot Pasta"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#f9a72b\">This <strong>one pot sausage and eggplant pasta<\/strong> is the perfect summer recipe. It\u2019s loaded with fresh veggies and just enough sweet Italian sausage to give it tons of flavor. The best part? You can make this dish in less than 30 minutes and cleanup is a breeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/one-pot-bowtie-pasta-with-sausage-and-squash-Healthy-Delicious-Double-Size-2.jpeg\" alt=\"An overhead view of bowtie pasta with crumbled sausage and vegetables in a shallow blue pan. \" class=\"wp-image-33542\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The easiest pasta you&#8217;ll ever make!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;m not gonna lie\u2014I love summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The smell of sunscreen, the joy of a fresh pedicure or running through a sprinkler, and the even sound of the ice cream truck playing music as it drives through the neighborhood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But most importantly, I love summer produce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tomatoes are sweeter, the corn is juicier, and the zucchini is just more zucchini-y (that&#8217;s a word, right?). Plus, I swear food just tastes better when it&#8217;s eaten outside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This easy pasta recipe takes advantage of some of that farm-fresh produce and transforms it into a delicious dinner that you&#8217;ll look forward to all year long. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I made it last weekend when I was feeling like I needed something satisfying, but didn&#8217;t have much energy to put into making dinner. And let me tell you: It was perfect! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-70f3d7d2\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M478.21 334.093L336 256l142.21-78.093c11.795-6.477 15.961-21.384 9.232-33.037l-19.48-33.741c-6.728-11.653-21.72-15.499-33.227-8.523L296 186.718l3.475-162.204C299.763 11.061 288.937 0 275.48 0h-38.96c-13.456 0-24.283 11.061-23.994 24.514L216 186.718 77.265 102.607c-11.506-6.976-26.499-3.13-33.227 8.523l-19.48 33.741c-6.728 11.653-2.562 26.56 9.233 33.037L176 256 33.79 334.093c-11.795 6.477-15.961 21.384-9.232 33.037l19.48 33.741c6.728 11.653 21.721 15.499 33.227 8.523L216 325.282l-3.475 162.204C212.237 500.939 223.064 512 236.52 512h38.961c13.456 0 24.283-11.061 23.995-24.514L296 325.282l138.735 84.111c11.506 6.976 26.499 3.13 33.227-8.523l19.48-33.741c6.728-11.653 2.563-26.559-9.232-33.036z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#0071a1\"><a>What you&#8217;ll love about this easy pasta recipe:&nbsp;<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><strong>Just 6 Ingredients:<\/strong> <\/strong>You have to love a recipe that&#8217;s simple but packs in the flavor<\/li><li><strong><strong>Easy Clean Up:<\/strong> <\/strong>Everything cooks in one pot, so there are fewer dishes to wash. You don&#8217;t even need to pull out a colander!<\/li><li><strong>Hidden Veggies: <\/strong>The eggplant and zucchini practically disappear into this rich, velvety sauce. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/one-pot-bowtie-pasta-with-sausage-and-squash-Healthy-Delicious-Double-Size-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Sausage, eggplant, garlic, spinach, and parmesan cheese shreds on a white cutting board. \" class=\"wp-image-33543\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ingredients\"><strong>Sausage and Eggplant Pasta Ingredients<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sweet Italian Sausage<\/strong>: You can use traditional pork sausage in this recipe or swap it out for chicken sausage. Whichever you pick, go for bulk sausage that isn&#8217;t in a casing. You want crumbles that distribute throughout the pasta, almost like a meat sauce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Zucchini and Eggplant:<\/strong> I use one of each in this recipe. You can also add yellow sumemr squash if you want! This is a great recipe for using up squash!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bowtie Pasta:<\/strong> You could use penne, but I love bowties here. They&#8217;re just so fun and they have a great texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Baby Spinach:<\/strong> We&#8217;re really packing the vegetables in with this one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fresh Garlic: <\/strong>Duh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Red Pepper Flakes:<\/strong> I love a pop of spice, but you can&#8217;t omit them if you don&#8217;t. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Parmesan Cheese: <\/strong>It adds so much flavor!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-pin-description=\"A white bowl filled with pasta on a light blue background. \" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/one-pot-bowtie-pasta-with-sausage-and-squash-Healthy-Delicious-Featured-Image-4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33546\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to make one pot pasta with eggplant and zucchini<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start by browning two sausage links in a wide, shallow pot \u2013 I use a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2roEvfi\">3 3\/4 quart braiser<\/a>, which has lots of surface area but high enough sides to contain the pasta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the sausage is browned, you can add a little oil if the pot is dry. Then add lots of garlic and a big pinch of red pepper flakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, add the eggplant and zucchini and cook it for a few minutes, until it starts to take on some color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then add the pasta and water and bring everything to a boil. The eggplant will cook down into a thick puree that gives the sauce a ton of body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After 10 or 11 minutes, the pasta will be cooked to the perfect al dente. (You can cover the pot to speed things up a little, but keep a close eye on it since the pasta can go from dried to mush very quickly that way.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stir in some spinach and parmesan and give everything a good mix. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More easy pasta recipes:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/sausage-and-broccoli-one-pot-pasta\">One Pot Sausage and Broccoli Pasta<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/bruschetta-pasta\">Easy Bruschetta Pasta<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/lemon-ricotta-pasta\">One Pot Lemon Ricotta Spaghetti<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/baked-feta-pasta\">Baked Feta Pasta<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/one-pot-pasta-with-sausage-1-2-1200x1800.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead image of a white dish filled with pasta and a glass of red wine and a pan of pasta on the side. \" class=\"wp-image-33554\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This one pot sausage and eggplant pasta is the perfect meal. 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