This simple whole wheat pasta recipe is rich with the flavors of garlic-infused roasted tomatoes and savory chicken sausages.
When my kids ask for helping after helping of a new whole wheat pasta recipe, I know that I have hit the nail on the head. And then I give myself a little fist pump and a rather enthusiastic pat on the back. At that point, my kids are rolling their eyes at me in an "Oh, Mum - that's so embarrassing" kind of way. But that's okay because they are chowing down on this simple, savory pasta at the same time.
Maybe it's the chicken sausage - always a hit with the kids - or maybe it's the tomatoes, sweet from roasting and laced with garlic and oregano. Either way, this dish belongs on your weekday menu.
There are so many available flavor choices for precooked chicken sausages. Something with roasted garlic or sun-dried tomatoes will work beautifully in this recipe.
The recipe:
The tomatoes:
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
Place the tomatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the tomatoes with the olive oil, and sprinkle them with garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.
Roast until the tomatoes are slightly shriveled and soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Roughly chop the tomatoes and set aside.
The pasta:
While the tomatoes are roasting, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and lightly coat with cooking spray. Cook the sausages until browned, 7 to 8 minutes.
Add the roasted tomatoes and cooked pasta to the sausage, along with the olive oil, salt, pepper, basil and parsley. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
Other whole wheat pasta recipes:
Skillet Chicken Penne Pasta
Kale, Mushroom & Sun-Dried Tomato Lasagna Rolls {Vegetarian}
Whole Wheat Pasta Salad with Salmon, Tomatoes & Herb Dressing
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Roasted Tomato & Chicken Sausage Whole Wheat Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
The Tomatoes:
- 4 Roma tomatoes cut into ¼-inch slices
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
The Pasta:
- 1 13 ounce box whole wheat penne pasta
- 3 pre-cooked chicken sausages cut into half-circles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 8 fresh basil leaves thinly sliced
- ¼ cup minced flat-leaf parsley
- grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
The Tomatoes:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Place the tomatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the tomatoes with the olive oil, and sprinkle them with garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Roast until the tomatoes are slightly shriveled and soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Roughly chop the tomatoes and set aside.
The Pasta:
- While the tomatoes are roasting, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and lightly coat with cooking spray. Cook the sausages until browned, 7 to 8 minutes.
- Add the roasted tomatoes and cooked pasta to the sausage, along with the olive oil, salt, pepper, basil and parsley.
- Serve with the Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Nutrition
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Julia
What a fantastic way to incorporate healthy eating with bold and exciting flavors. The roasted tomatoes and chicken sausage really add a unique blend of color and taste to create a wonderful dish.
Rachel @ Twin Tough
Made this last night, and it was a huge hit! Thanks for the wonderful recipes, Dara! 🙂
Barbara @ Barbara Bakes
This is a meal my family would love too.