
SAUSAGE AND PEPPER SKILLET
1/2 lb (225 g) East Meats West sauasage
1/2 lb (225 g) whole grain pasta, such as fusilli or rotini
2 tbsp (25 mL) olive oil
1 onion, sliced
1 red pepper
2 tbsp (25 mL) pesto
Garnishes (optional):
Chopped, black olives
Crumbled feta
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Slice sausage into rounds. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain pasta while reserving 1 cup (250 mL) of the cooking liquid.
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Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat; brown sausage all over, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat, cover and cook until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer to cutting board and slice.
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In same pan, add onion and pepper and cook until onion is tender crisp, about 5 minutes. Toss in cooked pasta, sliced sausage and pesto. Stir, adding enough of the cooking liquid to make a sauce.
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Sprinkle with chopped olives and crumbled feta (optional, to taste).