Sweet Sausage Mediterranean Penne Pasta |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This recipie was inspired by #269690 with alterations to our family's taste. My husband and I made this for some friends while on vacation and it was a huge hit, even with all the children ranging from 8 to 18. I hope everyone enjoys it as much as we do. This is a very popular request for meals at our house. Ingredients:
5 links sweet italian sausage (we like johnsonville) |
1 (8 ounce) box penne rigate |
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic (diced, del monte makes these) |
1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts |
1 (2 ounce) can black olives, sliced (or can use fresh) |
1/2 cup butter |
4 garlic cloves, minced |
1 bunch fresh asparagus |
2 teaspoons dried oregano (or to taste or can use fresh) |
2 teaspoons dried sweet basil leaves (or to taste or can use fresh) |
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, fresh shaved |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta per directions on package.
2. Cut asparagus into 1 inch pieces.
3. Slice sausage links. In large skillet (we use a wok), sauté sausage and asparagus until almost fully cooked (about 7 - 10 minutes). Remove from skillet / wok and set aside.
4. In same skillet / wok, bring butter, garlic, tomatoes (with juices), black olives (drained) and artichokes (including marinade), to a boil.
5. Lower heat. Add back sausage and asparagus, basil, and oregano then simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Place pasta in serving bowl and pour skillet / wok mixture over pasta.
7. Sprinkle with fresh shaved parmesan cheese and serve.
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