Italian Sausage Pasta

Italian Sausage Pasta

One of our favorite entrées to keep handy in the refrigerator on busy weeks.

Ingredients:

1 lb. Italian sausage, browned and drained

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1 c. onion, chopped

4 large garlic cloves, chopped

3 c. broccoli florets

1 med. zucchini, cut into 3/4 in. pieces

1/4 c. white cooking wine

5 large Roma tomatoes

1 lb. rotini pasta, freshly cooked

1 c. Parmesan cheese

1/2 c. (about) purchased Parmesan cheese salad dressing

Directions:

1. Sauté sausage in a heavy large skillet over medium heat until cooked through, transfer to a paper towel and drain grease.

2. Add olive oil to the skillet. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add broccoli, zucchini, and wine; sauté until vegetables are just tender, about 4 minutes.

3. Add sausage and tomatoes, toss until heated through.

4. Transfer to a large bowl (large!) Add pasta, cheese and enough dressing to coat. Season with salt and pepper.