One Pan Lemon Pasta with Sausage, Asparagus, and Dill
A meal that comes together in one pan, especially on a busy evening when you want dinner to be simple but still full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta penne or fusilli
- 8–10 oz Italian sausage casing removed
- 1 bunch asparagus trimmed and cut
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large lemon zest and juice
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- 3 cups water or broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
- Stir in garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Add pasta and water or broth. Simmer until pasta is halfway cooked.
- Stir in asparagus and continue cooking until pasta is tender and liquid reduces.
- Add butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Toss to create a light sauce.
- Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan and dill, season to taste, and serve warm.