Penne Mediterranean

Prep Time

10M

Cook Time

15M

Ingredients

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1 pound Penne Pasta, Ziti, or Mostaccioli (cooked according to package directions)

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

4 Aidells Italian Sausage (sliced on the bia)

1/2 cup Green Zucchini or Green Summer Squash

1/2 cup Yellow Summer Squash

2 cloves fresh garlic (chopped)

1 pinch red pepper flakes

1/4 cup Red Cherry Tomatoes (sliced in half)

1/3 cup Niçoise olives (chopped)

6 cups arugula

3 tablespoons basil leaves (coarsely chopped)

1/2 teaspoon Fresh Thyme leaves

extra virgin olive oil (for drizzle)

Grated Pecorino Cheese (as needed)

Cook your pasta as your package directs.
While the pasta boils, in a large pan - sauté the sausage, squash, garlic, hot red pepper flakes, in the oil in a pan until the sausage is browned.
Add the cherry tomatoes, arugula, and Thyme. Toss and cook until the arugula wilts – about 5 minutes.
Add the cooked pasta to the pan and mix well. Drizzle with a good Extra Virgin Olive Oil and serve with grated Pecorino and chopped Basil.