Pasta Primavera with Italian Turkey Sausage

Recipe View 10 mins Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Add the farfalle pasta and cook according to package directions, about 8-10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain well, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water. (Prep time: 2 minutes, Cook time: 8-10 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins While the pasta is cooking, place the Italian turkey sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until evenly browned and cooked through. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside. (Cook time: 8-10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Add 1/4 cup of olive oil to the skillet. Stir in the minced garlic and diced onion and cook over medium heat until softened and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. (Cook time: 3-5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Add the chopped zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes, and green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 8-10 minutes. (Cook time: 8-10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Dissolve the chicken bouillon granules in 1/4 cup of hot water. Pour the bouillon mixture over the vegetables in the skillet. Season with red pepper flakes. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. (Cook time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Add the cooked farfalle pasta and browned Italian turkey sausage to the skillet with the vegetables. Toss gently to combine. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. If the pasta seems dry, add a little of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency. (Cook time: 3 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Continue cooking for 3-5 minutes, or until heated through. Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired. (Cook time: 3-5 minutes)