Penne with Sausage & Peas

Penne with Sausage & Peas

I found this recipe in my Family Circle magazine and gave it a try. The kids and I really enjoyed it. I thought the peas sounded odd but they tasted great with this dish. Here is the recipe (a few modifications of ingredients):

4 c. penne pasta, 12 oz, cooked and drained

2 T olive oil

1 pkg fully cooked sausage, sliced on the diagnonal

2 cloves of garlic, chopped

1 lb tomatoes, seeded and chopped (or canned tomatoes will work)

salt

1/2 c. chicken broth

1 c. frozen peas, thawed

2 T freshly grated parmesan cheese (I used ground b/c I didn't have fresh)

Cook pasta, drain and set aside. Cook meat in 1 T olive oil, scoop out when cooked. Reduce heat and add remaining 1 T. olive oil and garlic and cook 30 sec. Stir in tomatoes and salt and cook for 2 min. Stir in chicken broth, peas, and browned sausage. Heat through. place cooked pasta in a large bowl, add sausage mixture and 1 T. parmesan. Toss and top with remaining parmesan.