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title: Lemony Linguine with Chicken Sausage
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/lemony-linguine-with-chicken-sausage-6905017779e2c370e48f4f4d
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Wheat
tags:
  - High Protein
  - Protein Smart
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 63
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Some found it delicious, while others noted a bitter taste. The chicken sausage option added a strong flavor.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Easy to make, though guidance on cooking the optional chicken sausage was missing from the instructions.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/lemony-linguine-with-chicken-sausage.avif"
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Bring a #large pot{} of water to a boil. Add @salt{1%tsp} and stir. Wash and dry all produce.

Once water is boiling, add @linguine pasta{8%oz} to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente ~{9%minutes}.

Heat a #large pan{} with @olive oil{2%tbsp} over medium-high heat. Add @brussels sprouts{8%oz} and @italian chicken sausage mix{2%pieces} to pan. Season with @black pepper{1%tsp}. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green and slightly softened ~{5%minutes}.

Once linguine pasta is drained, reserving @water{1%cup} of pasta cooking water, heat pot over medium heat. Add @cheese roux concentrate{1%unit} and reserved water; whisk to combine. Cook, whisking, until slightly thickened ~{2%minutes}.

Add drained linguine pasta, brussels sprouts, @garlic herb butter{2%tbsp}, @parmesan cheese{½%cup}, @scallions{2%pieces} greens, half @lemon{1%unit} zest, and a big squeeze of lemon juice to pot with sauce. Cook, tossing, until butter has melted and pasta is coated in a creamy sauce ~{1%minute}. If needed, stir in more reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time.

Divide pasta between bowls. Top with @panko breadcrumbs{2%tbsp} and remaining lemon zest to taste. Sprinkle with @chili flakes{1%tsp} if desired. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges on the side.