Spicy Sausage and Tomato Pasta

Name: Spicy Sausage and Tomato Pasta
Total time: PT30M20M
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Ingredients 12 ounces medium pasta shells 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 12 ounces Italian sausage 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 cup white wine 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup fresh basil, sliced into ribbons 4 ounces crumbled chevre

By:

Co+op

Recipe Information

Total Time:

30 minutes; 20 minutes active

Servings:

Italian sausage and fresh basil give this easy pasta dish tons of Italian flavor without much effort.

Italian sausage and fresh basil give this easy pasta dish tons of Italian flavor without a lot of effort for the cook. If you like a little heat, go with hot sausage, or if you prefer milder fare, use mild sausage and skip the red pepper flakes. Crumbled chevre adds creamy, tangy notes to contrast with the sweet and spicy sauce.

Ingredients

12 ounces medium pasta shells
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
12 ounces Italian sausage
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup white wine
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fresh basil, sliced into ribbons
4 ounces crumbled chevre

Preparation

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil over medium heat. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and reserve.
In a large, deep saute pan over medium-high heat, drizzle 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, then crumble in the sausage. Stir and sprinkle with pepper flakes. Stir and scrape until the sausage is browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Add the white wine, grape tomatoes, zucchini and salt, and stir. Bring to a boil, stirring until the vegetables are softened and the liquid is syrupy, about 5 minutes. Stir in the pasta and toss to coat and heat through.
Serve sprinkled with basil and chevre.