Grilled Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage with Tomato Cream Sauce Over Linguine |
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Prep Time: 22 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 42 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Linguine with tomato cream sauce is an easy and impressive dish, topped with savory and delicious grilled Italian chicken sausage. Ingredients:
1 (16 ounce) package al fresco® all natural sweet italian chicken sausage |
2 teaspoons olive oil |
1 cup chopped onion |
1 teaspoon minced garlic |
3/4 cup dry red wine |
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with italian herbs, with juices |
1 teaspoon dried oregano |
1/2 cup light cream (table cream) |
1/2 pound uncooked linguine |
2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese |
fresh oregano leaves for garnish (optional) |
Directions:
1. Prepare grill for direct cooking and preheat grill to medium temperature range.
2. Grill sausage links over direct heat, turning every minute. Remove from grill. Cool slightly. Cut sausage into 1/4-inch circles.
3. Meanwhile, over medium-high heat, heat oil in a large heavy skillet. Add onions and saute for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook, just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Reduce the heat to low and add wine, tomatoes, sausage, oregano and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper. Cook about 3 minutes. Add cream and cook for one minute.
4. Meanwhile, cook linguine in boiling salted water according to package directions. Cook until al dente. Drain. Portion cooked linguine onto 4 warm plates or pasta bowls. Spoon sausage/sauce over pasta. Sprinkle each with Parmesan and garnish with fresh oregano.
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