Grilled Italian Sausage and Pepper Pasta

Ingredients

Quantities are for 4 servings.

• 4 each Italian sausage links
• 12 oz Penne pasta
• 2 each Red bell peppers, sliced
• 1 each Red onion, sliced
• 1 each Zucchini, sliced
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1/2 cup White wine (or chicken broth)
• 1 can (14 oz) Diced tomatoes, canned
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tbsp Fresh basil, chopped
• 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the grill to medium heat.
2. Grill the sausages 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through (160°F internally).
3. Add the bell peppers, onion, and zucchini to the grill after the sausages have cooked about 5 minutes; grill 4-5 minutes per side, until tender.
4. While the sausages and vegetables grill, cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain.
5. Slice the sausages and chop the grilled vegetables.
6. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and sauté the garlic for 30 seconds.
7. Add the white wine, diced tomatoes, and red pepper flakes, and simmer 5 minutes.
8. Add the pasta, sliced sausage, and grilled vegetables, and toss with the Parmesan and basil. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed.