Prep Time:30 min
Start to Finish:50 min
Makes:5 servings
1 1/4 pounds Italian sausage links (4 or 5 links)
2 large bell peppers, cut lengthwise into fourths
3/4 cup Italian dressing
2 cups uncooked penne pasta (6 ounces)
4 plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Grill sausages 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning frequently, until no longer pink in center.
2. Brush bell pepper pieces with about 2 tablespoons of the dressing. Add to grill for last 10 minutes of cooking time, turning frequently, until crisp-tender.
3. Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
4. Cut sausages into 1/2-inch slices; cut bell peppers into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Toss pasta, sausages, bell peppers, tomatoes and remaining dressing. Sprinkle with basil.
Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 565 (Calories from Fat 335); Total Fat 37g (Saturated Fat 9g, Trans Fat ncg); Cholesterol 70mg; Sodium 1090mg; Total Carbohydrate 38g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars ncg); Protein 30g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 12%; Vitamin C 56%; Calcium 8%; Iron 16% Exchanges: 2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 2 Vegetable; 2 High-Fat Meat; 3 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: nc
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.