Italian Sausage and Onion Pasta with Lemon Garlic Sauce
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Cuisine: Italian
Categories: Pasta
This flavorful Italian sausage pasta dish is packed with savory and tangy flavors from the sausage, onions, garlic, and lemon. The creamy garlic sauce ties everything together, making it a comforting and satisfying meal.

Difficulty: MEDIUM
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Serving Size: Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 8 oz Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 8 oz pasta of your choice
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Directions:
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up into crumbles with a spoon.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until onion is translucent.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- Add lemon juice and zest to the sausage mixture, stir to combine.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the skillet with the sausage mixture. Add some pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Enjoy your delicious Italian Sausage and Onion Pasta with Lemon Garlic Sauce!