Bow-Tie Pasta with Italian Chicken Sausage

Courtesy of Station 1 Firefighter Rich

Ingredients:

• 1 pound Italian chicken sausage
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• ½ cup fresh basil
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 8 ounces bow-tie shaped pasta
• ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 2 red peppers
• 2 tbls olive oil
• 1 tblsp white vinegar
• salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes to taste

Preparation:

1. Brown Italian chicken sausage in a large heavy skillet, breaking sausage up with spatula.
2. Remove browned Italian sausage to paper towels to drain.
3. Drain off all but about a tablespoon of the sausage drippings; sauté onions and red peppers until soft; add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
4. Return Italian sausage to skillet salt, pepper, and red chili flakes. Simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Cook bow-tie pasta according to package instructions until done; drain and place on serving platter.
6. Add basil and spinach to Italian sausage skillet; cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
7. Add Italian sausage skillet mix with bow-tie pasta and spoon olive oil and vinegar over mix.
8. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
9. Toss lightly and serve.

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  Portland Fire & Rescue 

  We Respond: Always Ready, Always There

  October 7, 2010