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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 9 |
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I made this flavorful entree salad for a first date. My boyfriend like ti so much, he took the leftovers homeĀand his roommates rave about it, too! notes Christina Campeau, Simi Valley, California. For a change of pace, substitute turkey sausage for the kielbasa, she suggests. Ingredients:
1 pound fully cooked reduced-fat kielbasa or polish sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices |
1 large onion, finely chopped |
1 tablespoon water |
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic, divided |
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar |
1 to 3 teaspoons fennel seed, crushed |
5 cups cooked bow tie pasta |
7 plum tomatoes, diced |
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil |
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese |
Directions:
1. In a large nonstick skillet, cook the sausage, onion, water and 3/4 teaspoon garlic over medium heat for 10 minutes. Add the vinegar and fennel seed. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
2. Stir in pasta until coated. Add the tomatoes, basil and remaining garlic; stir gently. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with feta cheese. Yield: 9 servings.
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