Grilled Italian Sausage and Peppers over Penne Pasta
Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 15 Min
Serves 4 Servings
Difficulty Easy
Ingredients
- 3/4 C. chopped onion
- 1 tsp. Spice Islands® Minced Garlic
- 3 Tbsp. Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
- 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1 1/4 lbs. mild Italian sausage links
- 2 medium green peppers, quartered lengthwise
- 8 oz. uncooked dry penne pasta (2 1/2 cups)
- 1 1/2 C. grape or cherry tomatoes, halved lengthwise
- 1/4 C. fresh basil, cut in very thin strips
- 1/3 C. shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions
- COOK onion and garlic in 2 Tbsp. oil in large saucepan over medium heat 5 minutes or until almost tender. Add chicken broth and black pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until reduced to 1 cup, about 10 minutes.
- COAT unheated grill pan with cooking spray. Heat grill to medium-low heat. Grill sausages, turning frequently, about 15 minutes or until no longer pink in center and internal temperature reaches 160°F. While sausages are cooking, brush green pepper with remaining 1 Tbsp. oil. Grill 6 to 7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove skin from peppers if desired; coarsely chop.
- COOK pasta according to package directions; drain. Combine pasta, peppers and broth mixture in large bowl; toss to coat. Add tomatoes and basil; mix well. Spoon onto large serving platter. Cut sausages in half lengthwise. Arrange over pasta mixture. Top with Parmesan cheese.
