Pasta with Grilled Peppers & Italian Sausage

By Bigeasy110

Ingredients

• 1 lb of Italian Sausage
• 1 Large Red Onion, Quartered
• 1 Each large red and yellow bell peppers, cut into quarters
• 1 small head garlic, unpeeled
• 1 l of dried penne or ziti
• 1/4 Cup of Balsamic or Red Wine Vinegar
• 2 Tblsp of Dijon Mustard
• 2 Tsp of Minced Fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 Large tomato, hopped oregano sprigs

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 24mins
Cooking time 64mins

Preparation

Step 1

Arrange sausages, onion, bell peppers and garlic head on cooking grate. Place lid on grill. Cook, turning food once halfway through cooking time, until vegetables are soft when pressed and sausages are no longer pink in center (18 - 20 minutes). Meanwhile, bring three quarts water to a boil over high heat in a five to six quart pan. Sti in past, reduce heat to medium high, and cook just until tender to bite (8 to 10 minutes). Drain well and transfer to a large serving bowl.
Cut garlic in half crosswise, Squeeze pulp into a small bowl and stir in vinegar, mustard and minced oregano. Slice sausages, onion and bell peppers. Add to pasta along with garlic mixture and tomato; toss well. Garnish with oregano sprigs. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Make 8 servings.