Name: Barilla Gemelli Pasta with Sausage, Lemon, and Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 box Barilla Gemelli pasta; 454 g mild Italian sausage; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 shallots, chopped; 2-3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 350 g-375 g Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced; 1 lemon, zested; 1/2 Lemon, juiced; 3/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, grated

Barilla Gemelli Pasta with Sausage, Lemon, and Brussels Sprouts

40 minutes

Quick and Easy Recipes Lemon/Lemon Zest Pork/Sausage Classic Blue Box Short

This Barilla Gemelli Pasta with Sausage, Lemon, and Brussels Sprouts is a vibrant, hearty dish that brings together bold and refreshing flavors. The corkscrew-shaped Gemelli captures a savoury sauce made from browned sausage, fresh lemon juice, and fragrant garlic. Roasted Brussels sprouts add a touch of caramelized sweetness and a satisfying crunch, perfectly balancing the rich flavors. Finished with a hint of zesty lemon and a sprinkle of parmesan, each bite is an inviting mix of comforting and bright notes.

Ingredients

4 servings

1 boxBarilla Gemelli pasta

454 gmild Italian sausage

1 tbspolive oil

2shallots, chopped

2-3garlic cloves, minced

1/2 tspcrushed red pepper flakes

350 g-375 gBrussels sprouts, thinly sliced

1lemon, zested

1/2Lemon, juiced

3/4 cupParmigiano Reggiano, grated

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add Barilla Gemelli pasta and cook for 2 minutes less than package instructions.

Step 2

In a large pan over medium heat, cook the sausage for about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside on a plate.

Step 3

In the same pan, add the olive oil, shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add the sliced Brussels sprouts and sauté for another 5 minutes.

Step 4

Transfer the cooked pasta directly into the pan, reserving ¼ cup of the pasta water. Add the cooked sausage, lemon zest, lemon juice, and Parmigiano Reggiano. Season generously with salt.

Step 5

Cook for 1 more minute, adding a bit of pasta water as needed.

Step 6

Serve in bowls and top with grated Parmigiano Reggiano and freshly ground pepper.

Gemelli

Gemelli is a simple shape of two strands of pasta twisted together. These small pasta twists are also remarkably versatile, as their shape holds the flavour of sauce beautifully while retaining the firm "al dente" texture that you expect from Barilla.

Shape

Short en-ca

Cook time

12 minutes

Pack size

8.07681E+12

Range

Classic Blue Box

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