Grilled Sausage Kebabs With Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Grilled Sausage Kebabs With Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 8 Italian sausage links (sweet, hot or a combination), halved crosswise; 10 baby bell peppers (8 whole, 2 thinly sliced); 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt; 1 cup pennette or other small pasta; 2 cups baby spinach; 1/4 cup pitted green olives, sliced; 1 clove garlic, grated or minced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; Freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

Cooking spray
8 Italian sausage links (sweet, hot or a combination), halved crosswise
10 baby bell peppers (8 whole, 2 thinly sliced)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
1 cup pennette or other small pasta
2 cups baby spinach
1/4 cup pitted green olives, sliced
1 clove garlic, grated or minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

1
Heat a grill pan over medium heat and coat with cooking spray.
2
Thread 2 sausage halves and 1 whole baby bell pepper onto each of 8 metal skewers.
3
Brush the kebabs with 1 tablespoon olive oil and grill, turning as needed and covering the pan halfway through cooking, until marked all over, about 20 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil.
5
Add the pasta and cook as the label directs.
6
Combine the 2 sliced baby bell peppers, the spinach, olives, garlic, basil and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large bowl; toss to coat.
7
Drain the pasta and immediately transfer to the bowl with the spinach mixture; toss to combine.
8
Season with salt and pepper and top with the cheese.
9
Serve the pasta salad with the kebabs.
10
Per serving: Calories 493; Fat 26 g (Saturated 7 g); Cholesterol 48 mg; Sodium 944 mg; Carbohydrate 36 g; Fiber 3 g; Protein 30 g
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Photograph by Johnny Miller

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cooking spray, 8 Italian sausage links (sweet, hot or a combination), halved crosswise, 10 baby bell peppers (8 whole, 2 thinly sliced), 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Grilled Sausage Kebabs With Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Sausage Kebabs With Pasta Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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