By Marlene Turner/Image © Marlene Turner
Veggie Sausage & Pasta
Course:
Main Dish
Ingredients
- 1 lb pasta any type will do
- I 14 oz veggie sausage
- 1 shallot finely minced
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. crushed pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 12 large basil leaves washed and chiffonade
- 3 vine-ripe tomatoes diced and sprinkled with salt
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
Preparation
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In a pot, bring salted water to a boil, add pasta and cook according to package instructions. When cooked, remove from heat, drain and set aside.
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To a hot skillet add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add shallots and sauté for 1 minute. Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
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Add the sausage, breaking it up into smaller pieces; sauté until brown then add drained pasta and mix to combine.
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Add tomatoes with liquid, parmesan cheese, basil leaves, salt and crushed red pepper and stir.
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Drizzle with remainder of the olive oil.
