Italian Sausage over Pasta

This recipe is from an LCBO brochure and adapated from an original Anne Lindsay recipe (for the Heart & Stroke Foundation). It was very easy to make. I had everything ready before Steve had even finished BBQ the sausages!

• 500g Italian sausage (we used Fresh Creations turkey/chicken with roasted red pepper. Each one is 100g with 130 Cal)
• 500g of penne (or something similar)
• 1 tsp vegetable oil (for saute)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 2 tsp basil
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1. Cook the sausage (we did 12 min on the BBQ at 400F). Cut into thin round slices.
2. Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water until tender but firm. Drain and return to pot.
3. In a non-stick pan, heat oil and saute the onion until tender (about 5 min).  Add garlic, can of tomatoes and spices. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 min. Add sausage. Pour over pasta and mix. Sprinkle with parsley and top with Parmesan (optional). Serves 6.

Brooke

My name is Brooke and I love to cook, hence the nickname. I am passionate about eating for pleasure and nutrition, making jam, and Pilates.