Mediterraneanpastawithsausage Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN PENNE AND SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• While pasta is cooking, brown sausage in large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently to break up sausage with spoon. Drain.
• Stir in spaghetti sauce, tomato paste, olives and water. Reduce heat and simmer about 5 minutes, or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta; place in large serving bowl. Add sauce and spinach; mix lightly. Add cheese; stir until slightly melted.

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA & SAUSAGE SKILLET

Steps:

• 1. Helpful notes** Have the sausage links semi frozen, makes them easier to slice. I took the casing off. I rinsed the pasta to keep the pasta from absorbing all the sauce as I like the sauce to sop with and also to keep it al dente'.
• 2. Cook the pasta per the directions on package. Drain and set aside. If you can time it right, cook it just before adding to the rest.
• 3. Take the casings off the sausage links and slice the the links. Cut off the tough ends of the asparagus and slice into 1 inch pieces.
• 4. In a large skillet, saute sausage and asparagus, until almost fully cooked, no need to put any oil in. (about 10 mins). Remove from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, bring butter, garlic, tomatoes with juice, black olives and artichokes, including artichoke marinade to a boil. Lower heat and add back the sausage and asparagus. Add basil and oregano and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes.
• 5. Place pasta in a serving bowl and pour the skillet mixture over pasta. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve. **I served this with fresh broccoli & cheese and a crusty bread with olive oil for dipping.

SWEET SAUSAGE MEDITERRANEAN PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta per directions on package.
• Cut asparagus into 1 inch pieces.
• 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.
• In same skillet / wok, bring butter, garlic, tomatoes (with juices), black olives (drained) and artichokes (including marinade), to a boil.
• Lower heat. Add back sausage and asparagus, basil, and oregano then simmer for 5 minutes.
• Place pasta in serving bowl and pour skillet / wok mixture over pasta.
• Sprinkle with fresh shaved parmesan cheese and serve.