Italian Chicken Sausage & Brussels Sprouts Pasta

4.67 from 3 votes

A pasta dish with crumbled sausage, shaved Brussels Sprouts, and lemon.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: Brussels Sprouts, Chicken, Lemon, Pasta, Sausage

Servings:

2 tablespoon Olive Oil additional to serve
1 lb Italian Chicken Sausage I used Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage but can use pork sausage; remove casing
1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes more or less based on spice preference
1/2 teaspoon Umami Seasoning I used the Mushroom & Company Umami seasoning from Trader Joe's
1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt additional to taste
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper additional to taste
1/2 teaspoon Fresh Thyme about 1 or 2 sprigs
9 oz Shaved Brussels Sprouts
3 cloves Garlic roughly chopped
1/2 Lemon juice and zest; additional to serve
8 oz Spaghetti or any pasta shape of choice; reserve at least 1 cup of pasta water
1 cup Pasta Water
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated; additional to serve

Heat olive oil in a large high-rimmed sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken sausage (casing removed). Use a spoon or spatula to break the sausage into crumbles. Cook for about 5 minutes to get some color and partially cook the sausage.
Add the red pepper flakes, umami seasoning, salt, pepper, fresh thyme leaves, shaved Brussels sprouts, and garlic. Stir to combine and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add an additional splash of olive oil if the pan is too dry. Mix in the zest and juice of 1/2 a lemon and cook for another 2 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted water to al dente according to package instructions. Transfer directly over to the sausage mixture once cooked. Add the grated parmesan cheese and 1/2 cup of pasta water. Combine well and add another 1/2 cup of pasta water as needed to create a sauce. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper as needed.
Divide among bowls to serve. Top with additional lemon juice, parmesan cheese, and a drizzle of olive oil as desired.