BOW TIE PASTA À LA YOU

Kacey put this recipe on my “desktop”. I (Aunt Mary) am really pleased I figured out how to drag and drop this recipe into your book. It is one that Kacey and Lucas like very much and wanted to pass on to you. Enjoy it with love from them.

ingredients

1 pkg. (1 lb.) bow tie pasta
1 pkg. (19.76 oz.) Johnsonville® Italian Mild Sausage Links
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
15 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 medium onion, sliced into thin wedges
3 garlic cloves, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

directions

In a large skillet, cook sausage according to the package directions. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Remove sausage from the skillet; cool slightly. Cut into 1/2-in. coin slices; set aside. In the same skillet, heat olive oil. Add the zucchini, cherry tomatoes, onion and garlic. Saute for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add sausage; heat through. Drain pasta; add to sausage mixture. Toss to combine. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Optional Special Touches: * Add 1/2 cup of red wine to the vegetables while sautéing. * Add 1/4 cup chopped green onion. * Top with shredded Asiago cheese. * Substitute one large red or green pepper for one of the vegetables.