penne with sausage & feta

Name: PENNE WITH SAUSAGE & FETA
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 6 ounce(s) uncooked penne or rigatoni; 12 ounce(s) mild italian bulk sausage; 1/4 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes; 2 cup(s) spring greens or baby spinach leaves, packed; 1/2 cup(s) roasted red bell peppers, cut into thin strips; 1/4 cup(s) chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup(s) (4 oz.) crumbled feta cheese with tomatoes & basil; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt, or to taste; 24 - pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped

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34 Pinches

Judy W

somewhere in, MI

Updated on Feb 18, 2013

A nice, flavorful combination.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 15 Min

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yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

6 ounces uncooked penne or rigatoni
12 ounces mild italian bulk sausage
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups spring greens or baby spinach leaves, packed
1/2 cup roasted red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup (4 oz.) crumbled feta cheese with tomatoes & basil
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
24 - pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped

How To Make penne with sausage & feta

Step 1

Cook penne according to package directions. While penne is cooking; place large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Coat skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add sausage & red pepper flakes. Cook until sausage is browned, stirring constantly to break up meat. Remove from heat.

Step 2

Drain cooked penne. Add to skillet with sausage. Add greens, roasted peppers, olives, basil & oil. Toss gently until mixed well & greens have wilted slightly. Add feta & salt. Toss again.
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