Roasted Tomato & Chicken Sausage Whole Wheat Pasta Recipe
Delicious flavors come together in this hearty pasta dish that combines roasted Roma tomatoes, savory chicken sausages, and fresh herbs. Tossed with whole wheat penne and finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this meal is a satisfying and flavorful option for dinner time.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 4 Roma tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
- 1 (13 oz.) box whole wheat penne pasta
- 3 pre-cooked chicken sausages, cut into half-circles
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 8 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup minced flat-leaf parsley
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- The Tomatoes:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Place the tomatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the tomatoes with the olive oil, and sprinkle them with garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Roast until the tomatoes are slightly shriveled and soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Roughly chop the tomatoes and set aside.
- The Pasta:
- While the tomatoes are roasting, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and lightly coat with cooking spray. Cook the sausages until browned, 7 to 8 minutes.
- Add the roasted tomatoes and cooked pasta to the sausage, along with the olive oil, salt, pepper, basil and parsley.
- Serve with the Parmesan cheese.
Cook Time
20M
Prep Time
PT15M
Yield
8 servings
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cup
- Calories: 257 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 32 g
- Protein Content: 11 g
- Fat Content: 9 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
- Cholesterol Content: 23 mg
- Sodium Content: 547 mg
- Fiber Content: 4 g
- Sugar Content: 2 g
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