Penne with Lemon Pesto and Sausage

Makes: 4  servings
Start to Finish:   30 mins 
 
Ingredients
  • 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed, crumbled
  • 1 pound dried penne or ziti pasta, cooked according to package directions, drained

Directions

1. Make Lemon Pesto: Process all pesto ingredients in blender until smooth; set aside. Makes 1/3 cup.

2. Heat the 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, 10 minutes. Drain off excess fat; keep sausage warm. Toss pasta in large serving bowl with sausage and Lemon Pesto. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts

  • Servings Per Recipe 4
  • Calories(kcal)820,
  • Protein(gm)34,
  • Carbohydrate(gm)90,
  • Fat, total(gm)35,
  • Cholesterol(mg)67,
  • Sodium(mg)967,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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