December 8, 2007 Grilled Sausage and Vegetable Penne

Easy Tastebud Delights

12.08 Edition (December 8, 2007)

Easy Recipes

45 minutes+

Hi Everyone and Happy Saturday to you!

Today's recipe is well suited for the barbecue. I love most pasta recipes, that is why this one caught my attention. Enjoy!

Grilled Sausage and Vegetable Penne
6 Servings

3 hot or sweet Italian sausages
8 small tomatoes
2 onions, cut into wedges
1 red pepper, seeded and cut into wide strips
1 small zucchini, cut lengthwise into thin slices
1 tbsp. (15 ml) of olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsps. (30 ml) of tomato paste
1 tsp. (5 ml) of dried basil
Pinch of chili flakes
1 cup (250 ml) of 35% Real Whipping Cream
1/4 cup (50 ml) of finely chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 lbs. (750 g) of penne or fusilli pasta

1. Preheat the barbecue to medium. Meanwhile, partially cook the sausages on the stove or in the microwave.

2. Place the sausages, tomatoes, onions, red pepper and zucchini on the greased grill and barbecue until the vegetables are tender and the sausages are cooked, turning occasionally. Remove from the heat.

3. Slice the sausages into bite-sized pieces and chop the onions, red pepper and zucchini. Remove the skin from the tomatoes and chop.

4. In a saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat then add the garlic and tomatoes. Crush the tomatoes slightly and stir in the vegetables, sausages, tomato paste, spices and whipping cream. Bring to a boil then simmer uncovered for 25 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly.

5. Meanwhile, cook the pasta until it's tender then drain.

6. Stir the parsley, salt and pepper into the sauce and toss the pasta with the sauce and serve immediately.

Recipe featured in June 11, 2007 issue of Country 95.3 CING FM "What's for Dinner?"

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