Grilled Sausage and Summer-Vegetable Pasta
Recipe from
Ladies' Home Journal
Italian dressing mix is tossed with hot pasta then mixed with freshly grilled vegetables and hot Italian sausage to make this colorful main dish.

Servings:
Makes 6 servings.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Ingredients
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1/2 lbfresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch piecessee savings

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1red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch-thick stripssee savings

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1 mediumzucchini, cut lengthwise in half, then cut into 1/4-inch-thick slicessee savings

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1 mediumyellow squash, cut lengthwise in half, then cut into 1/4-inch-thick slicessee savings

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1/2red onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slicessee savings

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4 Tbspextra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grillsee savings

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1/4 tspsaltsee savings

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1/4 tspfreshly ground peppersee savings

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4hot Italian sausages (about 1 lb)see savings

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1 package (16 oz)pennesee savings

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1 TbspItalian salad dressing mixsee savings

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1 tspminced garlicsee savings

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1/2 cupshredded Parmigiano-Reggianosee savings

Directions
1.
Heat grill to medium. In a large bowl, toss together asparagus, bell pepper, zucchini, squash, onion, 1 tbsp oil, the salt and pepper. Transfer to a vegetable grilling basket.
2.
Lightly oil grill rack. Place vegetables, in basket, and sausages on grill. Cook, turning occasionally, until vegetables are tender and an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees F when inserted into center of each sausage, 25 to 30 min.
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Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
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Transfer sausages to a cutting board and vegetables to a large bowl. When cool enough to handle, diagonally cut sausages into 1/2-inch-thick slices; add to vegetables along with pasta and toss to combine.
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In a small bowl, stir together remaining 3 tbsp oil, the dressing mix and garlic. Pour over pasta and toss until coated well. Toss in cheese and serve immediately.
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To cook indoors: Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine and season vegetables as directed. Place sausages in a foil-lined baking pan; roast 10 min. Add vegetables to pan and cook, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees F when inserted into center of each sausage, about 35 min. Continue with recipe. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 700, Total Fat 36 g, Saturated Fat 13 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Sodium 1272 mg, Carbohydrate 65 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 30 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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