Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Penne with Italian sausage, fresh tomato & olives


Preparation Time 5 minutes
Cooking Time 15 minutes

Ingredients
* 375g dried penne pasta
* 4 (600g) Italian sausages
* 3 large ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
* 1 tbs McCormick Fresh Chopped Taste & Aroma Parsley
* 175g (1 cup) kalamata olives
* 2 tsp McCormick Pasta & Pizza Blend
* Shaved parmesan, to serve
* McCormick Cracked Pepper, to serve

Method
1. Cook the pasta in a saucepan of salted boiling water following packet directions or until al dente. Drain and return to pan.
2. Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the sausages and cook, turning occasionally, for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate. Cut into 2cm-thick slices.
3. Add the sausage, tomato, McCormick Fresh Chopped Taste & Aroma Parsley, olives and McCormick Pasta and Pizza Blend to the pasta and gently toss until just combined. Spoon among serving bowls. Top with parmesan and season with McCormick Cracked Pepper and serve immediately.

Notes & tips
* Note: The spices in the sausages and seasoning add a tasty kick to this simple supper.

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