Fresh Tomato, Sausage, and Pecorino Pasta
Category: Meat Dishes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 5 ounces uncooked wheat-free, gluten-free penne
- 8 ounces chicken sausage
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 cup vertically sliced onion
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 1/4 lbs tomatoes, chopped
- 6 Tbsp grated fresh pecorino Romano cheese, divided
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 black pepper
- 1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.
- Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove casings from sausage. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add sausage and onion to pan; cook 4 minutes, stirring to crumble sausage. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in pasta, 2 Tbsp cheese, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and basil.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 389, Fat 10.7g (Sat 4g), Protein 21.6g, Carbohydrates 30g, Fiber 4.5g, Cholesterol 27mg, Iron 3.3mg, Sodium 595mg, Calcium 159mg