Not every single meal I make appears on this blog. When we had lamb Gyros from a package recently there wasn't much to write about. Just thaw and follow package directions. When I made Chicken Tetrazzini not too long ago, I wasn't enthused. It was OK, but not worth blogging about. This evening's meal however, was great!
I knew from looking at the ingredients and the mix of spices that the sauce base would be very flavorful (and it takes less than 30 minutes to make!). The whole family enjoyed it and that makes me very happy. It put everyone in a good mood and we had a very enjoyable dinner time. I hope you will all enjoy it as well.
Serve with a green salad or the broccoli with almonds like I did (see below).
Savory Sausage Penne
1 pkg. (16 oz) Penne pasta
I can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
1 jar (7 oz.) roasted sweet red pepper, drained 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1T olive oil
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 t balsamic vinegar
1 t sugar
1 t Italian seasoning
1/2 t ground coriander
1/2 t fennel seed
1/4 t garlic salt
1 lb. bulk Italian sausage
1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, place the tomato sauce, red peppers, onion, oil, garlic, vinegar, sugar, and next 4 ingredients (through garlic salt) in a food processor or blender, cover and process until blended. Set aside.
In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium high heat until no longer pink; drain. Add tomato mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until slightly thickened. Drain pasta; toss with sauce. Sprinkle with cheese and basil.
Serves 6 well.
Serves 6 well.
Broccoli with almonds:
Cook 1 lb fresh broccoli spears in 1 cup water until crisp-tender. Drain.
( Thumbing through a bunch of magazines at my dentist's office recently I found these recipes in Taste of Home, Feb./March, 2011)
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