Linguine with Sausage, Cherry Tomatoes, and Capers
Here's what you will need:
· 1 pkg. Celebrity Linguine (1 lb.)
· 1 pkg. Celebrity Italian Chicken Sausage with
Broccoli Rabe (1 lb.)
· 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
· 1 cup cherry tomatoes
· 3 cloves garlic, minced
· 1 tsp. dried thyme
· 1 tsp. dried rosemary
· 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
· salt and pepper to taste
· 4 Tbsp. capers, drained
· 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Place sausages in heated skillet on medium high heat. Brown sausages, then add 3 tablespoons water and cover. Cook 8-10 minutes until juices run clear and insides are no longer pink. Remove sausages from pan and cut in 1/4 inch intervals. Add olive oil to same skillet on medium heat, heat, then add cherry tomatoes. Cook until skins pop, lower heat to medium and add minced garlic, stirring often to avoid over browning the garlic. Add thyme, rosemary, and cayenne pepper, as well as fresh ground black pepper and salt to taste. Stir in chopped sausage and capers until they are fully incorporated with the herbs, garlic, and tomatoes.
To cook pasta: Bring salted water to a boil and add linguine. Cook until al dente (still slightly firm in the center), about 7 to 8 minutes. Drain and set aside. Toss pasta with sauce and sausage mixture, and garnish with chopped parsley.
Toasted Pine Nut, Arugula & Parmesan Salad (Serves 2-6)
Here's what you will need:
· Fresh Arugula (Rocket or Roquette Lettuce), enough for 2-6 persons
· 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
· 1/4 to 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Toast pine nuts in dry skillet on stovetop for 1-2 minutes. Combine toasted pine nuts, arugula, and grated Parmesan in salad bowl. Toss with equal parts extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Salt and pepper to taste.
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