Smoked Sausage Pasta and Vegetable Toss

By Sharon T

Ingredients

• 12 ounce box tri-colored rotini
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Kielbasa, cut into 1/4” slices
• 1 orange pepper, chopped
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 3 cloves garlic, grated
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• Pinch red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup reserved pasta water
• 1 can sliced olives, drained
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water when pasta is drained.

In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and onions. Sprinkle with
salt. Cook until onions are translucent. Add garlic, cook for 30
seconds. Add kielbasa, pepper, onion, broccoli and garlic; sauté until
vegetables are tender and kielbasa is browned. Add tomato paste, pepper
flakes, and pasta water. Stir to combine. Add kielbasa mixture to
cooked pasta. Stir in olives and Parmesan cheese.