Featured Maple Leaf Product: Pork Country Sausage (64003)
Italian Griller Pasta
Recipe Information
Method
- Heat country sausages and cut into slices, set aside. Boil water and add penne, cook to al dente or until just done, also set aside.
- In a large preheated pot, add olive oil and gentle saute red onions, red peppers and garlic until tender. Add country sausage, cooked penne and salt. Toss until combined and hot.
- Finish dish with parsley just before serving.Garnish with parmesan cheese, either in the dish itself or on top prior to service (garnish is included in the nutritional analysis below)
Yield
25
Portion Size
213 g / 7.5 oz
Preparation Method
Fried/Pan-Fried
Suggested Accompaniments
Serve with crusty Italian bread and a Caesar side salad.
Global Cuisine
European
Theme Inspired
Taste of Italy
Nutritional Information
per 213 g / 7.5 oz
| Nutrient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Calories (56.6% from fat) | 322 kcal |
| Fat | 20.2 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6.01 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g |
| Cholesterol | 42 mg |
| Sodium | 484 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 19.9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g |
| Sugars | 2.1 g |
| Protein | 14.8 g |
| Vitamin A | 21 RE |
| Vitamin C | 9 mg |
| Calcium | 67 mg |
| Iron | 2.15 mg |
| Potassium | 515 mg |
| Phosphorous | 165 mg |
Ingredients
| Metric | Imperial | |
|---|---|---|
| Country Sausage | 2 Kg | 4.4 Lbs |
| Penne Noodles, Dry | 925 g | 2 Lbs |
| Water | 1.8 L | 7.6 cups |
| Red Onions, Fresh, Sliced | 125 g | 4.4 oz |
| Red Peppers, Fresh, Sliced | 125 g | 4.4 oz |
| Garlic, Fresh, Minced | 25 g | 0.9 oz |
| Olive Oil | 200 mL | 6.8 Fl oz |
| Parsley, Chopped | 150 mL | 5.1 Fl oz |
| Salt | 3 mL | 1/2 tsp |
| Parmesan Cheese | 250 mL | 8.5 Fl oz |