Tuesday, January 13, 2009

pasta-you-gotchya!

Here is a really simple recipe someone taught me (an Italian chef from Stella's taught him) when I was 19 and I continue to use it as an easy, quick, go-to meal. Feel free to use any type of meat with it...chicken, ground beef, chorizo, ground turkey...its all tasty!

1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
1 Zucchini, 1/4 inch Slices
1 Yellow bell pepper, sliced in 1/4 inch strips
1 Red bell pepper, sliced in 1/4 inch strips
1 can diced tomatoes
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tsp Basil, chopped (or dried)
2 tsp Oregano, dried
1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
2 chicken sausage links, sliced
1 Lb Spaghetti
Parmesan, shredded

Heat oil in pan at medium heat. Cook chicken sausage and set aside. Boil water and start pasta. Meanwhile, Saute Zucchini and bell peppers for aprox. 5 minutes, or until al dente. Add garlic and saute for aprox 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, herbs and red pepper flakes. Add chicken sausage. Heat for aprox. 10 minutes. Serve sauce over pasta with Parmesan. Serve with salad and garlic bread if you'd like! So Easy!

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