PASTA WITH SAUSAGE, MUSHROOMS AND PEAS

PASTA WITH SAUSAGE, MUSHROOMS AND PEAS image

Yield bowls

Number Of Ingredients 12

1.25 pounds Spicy Italian Sausage, no casing
12 oz mushrooms, chopped
2 tbl olive oil
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 large shallot, sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tsp salt
8oz frozen peas, thawed
1 jar Vodka Sauce
16oz penne pasta
Fresh grated parmesan
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

Heat 2 tbl olive oil in skillet over med-high. Add sausage and saute for about five minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sausage into a bowl. Using leftover sausage fat, add mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes, add salt. Then add shallots and cook for about 3 minutes. Then add garlic and cook until mushrooms have softened, about 3-5 more minutes. Meanwhile, bring water to a boil and cook penne pasta for about 12 minutes or to al dente. Once mushrooms are soft, drain oil and then add thawed peas and vodka sauce. Let cook on medium for about 3 more minutes. Once cooked pasta is drained, add to sauce. Add red pepper flakes to taste. Serve with parmesan cheese and chopped basil.