Grilled Sausage and Pesto Pasta
Courtesy of National Pork Board
Serve With:
Italian bread
Servings: 4
Italian bread
Prep Time: 5 Min.
Cook Time: 15 Min.
What you need:
* 12 oz. Italian sausage links
* 8 oz. farfalle or other small pasta shape, cooked and drained, kept warm
* 1/2 c. basil pesto, purchased or homemade
* 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
* 2 oz. grated Parmesan cheese
* fresh basil, chopped
* 8 oz. farfalle or other small pasta shape, cooked and drained, kept warm
* 1/2 c. basil pesto, purchased or homemade
* 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
* 2 oz. grated Parmesan cheese
* fresh basil, chopped
What to do:
1. Prepare medium-hot fire in grill; grill sausage directly over fire, turning to cook and brown evenly, about 10-12 min, until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 160°F. Remove from fire and set aside.
2. In large shallow bowl, toss cooked farfalle pasta and pesto; toss to coat evenly.
3. Slice sausage into rounds and add along with diced red pepper and cheese. Garnish with chopped fresh basil.
* Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes visit: www.PorkBeInspired.com
2. In large shallow bowl, toss cooked farfalle pasta and pesto; toss to coat evenly.
3. Slice sausage into rounds and add along with diced red pepper and cheese. Garnish with chopped fresh basil.
* Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes visit: www.PorkBeInspired.com
Wine pairings:
Chablis, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio-Pinot Bianco
Nutritional information:
Calories: 720; Total Fat: 46g; Saturated Fat: 16g; Cholesterol: 90mg; Total Carbs: 46g; Protein: 30g; Sodium: 1080mg;