Quick Weeknight Meal: Sweet Italian Sausage with Zucchini and Tomatoes

This dish is becoming one of my favorites because it's a quick and healthy weeknight meal. Depending on the size of your family, it usually yields extra (for two-person households), making lunchtime the next day even better.

Sweet Italian Sausage with Zucchini and Tomatoes

(Adapted from a Whole Foods recipe)

Ingredients:

6 links Sweet Italian sausage (I prefer using turkey sausage)

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

4 to 6 large garlic cloves, finely chopped

3 tablespoons fresh oregano, finely chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried oregano)

1 pound zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (I use 2 zucchini)

3/4 pound mixed red and yellow cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped

Salt and pepper

Method:

Prepare sausages according to package directions, either in a sauté pan or on the grill. While they are cooking, heat olive oil in a large heavy sauté pan over medium high heat. Add garlic and oregano, stir for a few seconds, then add zucchini and cook 3 to 5 minutes.

When sausages are cooked, cut into large bite-sized pieces and add to pan along with tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper. Continue to sauté until tomatoes are just softened, about 1 minute more. Transfer to a large platter and serve.

Tip: I like to serve this over roasted garlic & olive oil cous-cous, which is super quick to make.