Shelly's Recipe

SWEET SAUSAGE MEDITERRANEAN PENNE PASTA

Category: Pasta - Meat

5 links sweet Italian sausage
1 (8 ounce) box penne rigate
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic
1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts
1 (2 ounce) can black olives, sliced
1/2 cup butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 bunch fresh asparagus
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried sweet basil leaves
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, fresh shaved

Cook pasta per directions on package.
Cut asparagus into 1 inch pieces and slice sausage links. In large skillet sauté sausage and asparagus until almost fully cooked (about 7 - 10 minutes). Remove from skillet and set aside.

In same skillet bring butter, garlic, tomatoes (with juices), black olives (drained) and artichokes (including marinade), to a boil. Lower heat, and add back sausage and asparagus, basil, and oregano then simmer for 5 minutes.

Place pasta in serving bowl and pour skillet mixture over pasta and sprinkle with fresh shaved Parmesan cheese and serve. Serves 6-8