Penne, Sausage & Broccoli in Tomato Sauce1lb (450g) Italian, farmers or your favorite fresh pork sausage1lb (450g) dried penne pasta 1 cup (250 ml) broccoli florets 1 tsp large red onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 red pepper, cut into thin strips 1 can (28 oz/ 796 ml) crushed Italian tomatoes 3 sun dried tomatoes, finely cut 1 1/2 tsp (7 ml) dried basil 1 tsp (5 ml) dried oregano 1/4 (1 ml) tsp salt Black pepper to taste Grated parmesan cheese In skillet, sauté pork sausage over medium heat, until browned, about 11 minutes. Remove from pan; drain; slice on an angle and keep warm. Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling water for 3 minutes; add broccoli and continue cooking 3 to 4 minutes or until past is tender but firm. Drain and return to pot. In skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion until tender, about 3 minutes; add garlic, red pepper, tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt and cooked sausage; reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Toss sauce with penned; season with black pepper to taste and serve sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Serve with Italian bread sticks or garlic bread. |
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