SUMMER GARDEN PASTA WITH CHICKEN SAUSAGE

Summer Garden Pasta with Chicken Sausage image

For a backyard bash, I do the busy work before the guests arrive so all I have to do is pour beverages, cook pasta and grill up the sausages. -Karie Houghton, Lynnwood, WA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3-1/4 cups uncooked mini penne pasta
1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked roasted garlic chicken sausage links or flavor of your choice
4 medium tomatoes, chopped (about 3 cups)
1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 cup loosely packed basil leaves, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, grill sausages, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 7-9 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove sausages from grill; cut into slices., Drain pasta; transfer to a large bowl. Stir in sausage, tomatoes, cheeses, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Fat 22g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 739mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.