Picky-Eater's Sausage & Pea Pasta

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A comforting pasta dish with sweet Italian sausage and tender peas, gently cooked to keep the peas bright and appealing for little ones. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs fusilli pasta, sweet Italian sausage, peas for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water (1 tbsp salt per 4 quarts) to a boil. Add 8 oz fusilli pasta and cook for 8 minutes until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 lb crumbled sweet Italian sausage and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon until browned and cooked through.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then stir in 1 cup frozen peas and 1/4 cup chicken broth. Simmer for 3 minutes until peas are tender and broth has reduced slightly.
  4. Step 4: Add the drained fusilli to the skillet, tossing to coat with the sausage and pea mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.

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