Tomato Basil Sausage and Pasta Skillet

• Meat

  • 14 oz German smoked sausage, Sweet

• Produce

  • 3/4 oz Basil, leaves
  • 3 Garlic cloves
  • 1 Leek, large
  • 1 14.5 oz can Tomatoes
  • 1/2 Yellow onion, medium

• Condiments

  • 3 tbsp Tomato sauce

• Pasta & Grains

  • 10 oz Pasta

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Peppercorns, fresh cracked
  • 1 Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil

• Dairy

  • 3/4 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese

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Description

Ingredients

• 10 oz of pasta, dry (choose penne, rotini, or something similar)
• 14 oz Sweet German smoked sausage (choose another smoked sausage if preferred)
• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil for cooking
• ½ medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 large leek (green cut off), sliced thin
• 0.75 oz basil leaves, minced
• 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes (drained)
• 3 garlic cloves, pressed
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• 3 Tbsp tomato sauce
• Salt
• Fresh cracked peppercorns
• ½ cup mozzarella cheese

Directions

• Cook pasta according to the package instructions, drain and set aside.
• Heat a large skillet through over medium heat.
• Add oil, onion and leek to the skillet and saute until transparent.
• Take casing off sausage, chop it and add it to the skillet. Cook for about 10-15 minutes.
• Mix in cooked pasta.
• Add drained, diced tomatoes and pressed garlic. Mix well.
• Add salt and cracked peppercorns to taste. Cook for a few minutes, stirring often.
• Add heavy cream, tomato sauce, and minced basil, mix well, and cook for about 5 more minutes.
• Take off heat. Top off with some mozzarella cheese as serving.