Roasted Garlic Chicken Sausage Garden Pasta

by Karie Houghton
(Milton, WA)

Although only 32, I am a long time cook and I have been cooking with my grandmother, mother and aunt since I was very little. I come from a family of award winning home cooks and I love the company.

My passion for cooking often takes a back seat to my busy life with two little kids and a full time job. I often try to develop simple and quick recipes that are still flavorful and healthy for my family.

My Roasted Garlic Chicken Sausage Garden Pasta recipe is a favorite to all my fans and is especially desired at the many back yard barbecues we attend.

Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

1 12oz package of roasted garlic chicken sausages

1 pound mini penne pasta

4 medium tomatoes cut into small cubes

1 cup fresh basil, chopped and cut into small strips

3 cloves garlic, finely minced

7 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese

7 oz. triangle of Brie, peeled and cubed

1/2 cup olive oil

1 tsp. pepper

PREPARATION

Grill roasted garlic chicken sausages.

Cook pasta.

While sausage and pasta are cooking, chop tomatoes, basil, garlic and brie as directed above.

Peel and cube Brie cheese.

Mix Parmesan, brie, basil, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and pepper in a large bowl.

Drain pasta, and add it to the other ingredients in the large bowl.

Slice sausage into bite size circles and add to the bowl.

Mix well - serve and eat warm immediately or cold as leftovers.