Fresh Pasta Toss Recipe

Name: Fresh Pasta Toss
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb penne, cooked as directed on box; ½ cup butter; 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil; 6 -8 garlic cloves, diced; 1 green pepper, diced; ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 yellow pepper, diced; 1 lb smoked sausage; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained and diced (or fresh, canned is what I always have on hand); 2 zucchini, sliced; salt and pepper; 6 -8 fresh basil leaves, chopped; 12 lemon, juice of

Servings: persons

1 lb penne, cooked as directed on box
½ cup butter
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
6 -8 garlic cloves, diced
1 green pepper, diced
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 yellow pepper, diced
1 lb smoked sausage
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained and diced (or fresh, canned is what I always have on hand)
2 zucchini, sliced
salt and pepper
6 -8 fresh basil leaves, chopped
12 lemon, juice of

1
Cook pasta according to directions on box, drain and set aside.
2
In a large skillet melt butter and add olive oil.
3
Add in diced garlic, diced green pepper, and parsley.
4
Cook until garlic is soft.
5
Add in yellow pepper, smoked sausage.
6
Cook stirring constantly until sausage is warmed through.
7
Mix in diced tomatoes, zucchini and salt and pepper to taste, toss well to distribute tomato juices throughout.
8
Cover and simmer until zucchini is soft, stirring occasionally.
9
Finally add in basil and lemon juice.
10
Continue to simmer until basil is wilted and all the vegetables are softened.
11
Toss with cooked pasta and let set for 5-10 min so that the sauce is semi absorbed by the pasta.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb penne, cooked as directed on box, ½ cup butter, 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil, 6 -8 garlic cloves, diced, and more.

Yes, Fresh Pasta Toss falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fresh Pasta Toss

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