Recipe courtesy of Firefighter Kevin, Station 12

Penne Rigate with Italian Sausage and Basil 

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds Italian sausage
• 4 cups penne pasta
• 1 can of button mushrooms
• 2 small zucchini's, diced
• 2 small yellow squash, diced
• 1 cup fresh parmesan
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 fresh jalapeno, diced
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 1 bulb of garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup of fresh basil, diced
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil, as needed

Preparation:

1. Take a large saute pan and add a 1/4 cup of olive oil.
2. Place pan over medium heat and start to cook the garlic.
3. Then begin to cook the sausage in the same pan.
4. When the sausage is about half cooked, add the zucchini, yellow squash and onion.
5. When the veggies are half done add the mushrooms, tomatoes, and jalapeno.
6. Add the basil and seasonings when the dish is nearly complete.
7. Stir cheese in right before serving.
8. Cook the pasta separately.
9. Add pasta to dish before serving.

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  August 31, 2010