Summer Garden Pasta with Chicken Sausage

  Chicken & Turkey

For a backyard bash, I do the busy work before the guests arrive so all I have to do is pour beverages, cook pasta and grill up the sausages.

Summer Garden Pasta with Chicken Sausage

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 3-1/4 cups uncooked mini penne pasta
  • 1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked roasted garlic chicken sausage links or flavor of your choice
  • 4 medium tomatoes, chopped (about 3 cups)
  • 1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup loosely packed basil leaves, thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, grill sausages, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165آ°, 7-9 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove sausages from grill; cut into slices.
  • 2. Drain pasta; transfer to a large bowl. Stir in sausage, tomatoes, cheeses, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 445 calories, 22g fat (9g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 739mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein.

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