Smoked Sausage And Rotini With Balsamic Glaze Recipes

CREAMY SAUSAGE-TOMATO ROTINI

Steps:

• In a heavy large skillet, cook the sausage, onion, garlic, and red pepper over medium heat until sausage is cooked through, stirring to break up pieces of sausage. Drain off excess fat.
• Stir in undrained tomatoes; boil gently, uncovered, for 5 to 7 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated. Add half-and-half or light cream. Simmer 4 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to saucepan.
• Add sauce to pasta; heat through, tossing to coat. Serve on warm plates. Sprinkle with basil. Pass the Romano.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPER ROTINI

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
• Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off grease and set aside.
• Saute peppers and onions in 2 tablespoons hot oil over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Stir in tomatoes, broth, and sausage; cook 3 minutes or until tomatoes are tender and mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat; add cooked pasta to tomato mixture and stir.
• Sprinkle with cheese and parsley.
• Serve.

OLIVE GARDEN ROTINI WITH SAUSAGE AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Cut bottom 2 inches off asparagus stems (the inedible part), then cut remaining stem into 1 inch pieces. Boil asparagus until tender. Drain and allow to cool. Remove tips from asparagus and set tips aside.
• Heat oil in non-stick saute pan. Add sausage. While sausage is cooking, break up with spoon. When sausage is completely cooked, drain fat. Set aside.
• Combine asparagus and heavy cream. Simmer 10-12 minutes over medium heat.
• Add hot, drained pasta to asparagus cream sauce. Add parmesan and butter. Stir well.
• Add cooked sausage and return to low heat until simmering, stirring constantly. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Transfer to large platter. Garnish with asparagus tips and serve.