Joshua’s Delight

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 15

Joshua's Delight - A Hearty Recipe for Sausage and Sun-Dried Tomato Spaghetti

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

550

Sugar

Fat

28g

Joshua's Delight is a simple and hearty dish that is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. It is a classic spaghetti recipe that is elevated with the addition of savory Italian sausage and fragrant sun-dried tomatoes. The combination of flavors and textures is what makes this dish a crowd-pleaser. It is a perfect balance of sweet and salty, with chewy and tender components. One great thing about this recipe is that it is customizable. You can add more vegetables, such as bell peppers or mushrooms, for an extra boost of nutrition. You can also use a different type of pasta, such as penne or rigatoni, if you prefer.

Instructions

1.	Boil a pot of salted water, add the spaghetti noodles and cook until al dente; then drain.
2.	Heat olive oil in a pan on medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
3.	Remove the garlic from the pan, add Italian sausage and brown until almost cooked through.
4.	Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until everything is heated through.
5.	Add the drained pasta to the pan and toss everything together.
6.	Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese on top.

PROS

Joshua’s Delight is a comfort food that is perfect for any time of the year.
It is easy to make and requires a few ingredients.

It is a hearty and flavorful meal that will leave you feeling satisfied.

CONS

The sausage in this recipe makes it a relatively high-fat meal.
If you’re looking for a leaner option, you can substitute the sausage for ground turkey or chicken.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish provides a good source of protein from the sausage and some vegetables from the sun-dried tomatoes. It also has some healthy fats from the olive oil.
Tomatoes contain lycopene, an antioxidant that has been linked to reducing the risk of cancer and heart disease. Garlic has antimicrobial properties and has been shown to help lower blood pressure and cholesterol in some studies.

	2 tablespoons olive oil
	1 garlic clove
	3/4 cup sun-dried tomato
	1 lb Italian sausage
	1 lb spaghetti noodles