Careme

Instructions

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1. 1.

   Prepare the sausage and vegetables:

   • Remove the casings from 8 ounces Simple Truth® Mild Italian Chicken Sausage.
   • Dice 12 ounces Fresh Roma Tomato.
   • Finely dice 4 ounces Jumbo Yellow Onions.
   • Mince 2 cloves garlic.

   Keep each prepared ingredient separate.

2. 2.

   Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a medium pot and add 2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons Morton kosher salt. Add 6 ounces American Beauty Penne Rigate Pasta Noodles and cook until just shy of al dente according to the package timing. Before draining, reserve 1/2 cup cooking water.

3. 3.

   While the water heats, warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the prepared sausage and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, breaking it into bite-size crumbles, until browned and the center reaches 165°F.

4. 4.

   Add the prepared onion to the sausage and sauté over medium heat for 3 minutes, until beginning to soften.

5. 5.

   Stir seasonings into the sausage mixture:

   • The prepared garlic
   • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
   • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
   • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

   Cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.

6. 6.

   Add the prepared tomatoes and 3/4 teaspoon Morton kosher salt. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes collapse into a chunky sauce. Stir in 1/4 cup reserved cooking water and simmer for 1 minute.

7. 7.

   Add the drained penne, 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar, and 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Toss over medium-low heat for 1 to 2 minutes, until the sauce clings to the pasta.

8. 8.

   Divide the sausage and fresh tomato penne between two shallow bowls and serve hot.

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