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
Printable Recipe
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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kita
Every time my boyfriend sees a new label on a box, whole wheat, fiber, grains, ect. He freaks out. This pasta looks awesome - and sounds great. He would totally ask for seconds - as long as I hid the box. 😉
Ali @ Inspiralized
Love this! I'm a big fan of the tomato-sausage combo. I can't wait to try this one out - Great use of whole grains! Thanks for the post 🙂
Sommer @ ASpicyPerspective
Great recipe, Dara! Making this tomorrow night for the fam! 🙂
Tieghan
Mmm! Dara, this looks perfect. I love the roasted tomatoes and I always prefer chicken sausage over beef! Still to tasty, but so much healthier! Great recipe!
Liz
Thanks Dara. Nice recipe as most of them are.
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl
Love the roasted tomatoes!!!! I need to try that - this looks so good and easy.
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet
We eat pasta at least 4 times a week and love adding all kinds of vegetables to it. This looks wonderful!
Dara (Cookin' Canuck)
Thanks, Nancy. Pasta is popular at our house, too, and we always try to pack in as many vegetables as possible.
Barbara | Creative Culinary
I love simple and rustic dishes like this; can't wait to try it.
Dara (Cookin' Canuck)
Thank you, Barbara! It truly is comfort food.
Rose
Does the garlic go on the tomatoes to be roasted? Picture looks like the garlic is there but I don't see anything about the garlic in the recipe
Dara (Cookin' Canuck)
Thank you for catching that, Rose! The garlic should be sprinkled over the tomatoes at the same time as the oregano, salt and pepper.
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
I love roasted tomatoes, such a comforting pasta dish!
Dara (Cookin' Canuck)
Thanks, Laura! The sweetness of the roasted tomatoes adds something wonderful to this pasta.