grilled sweet italian chicken sausage with tomato cream sauce over linguine

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (16 ounce) package al fresco® all natural sweet italian chicken sausage
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 3/4 cup dry red
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with italian herbs, with juices
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 cup light cream (table cream)
• 1/2 pound uncooked linguine
• 2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
• fresh oregano leaves for garnish (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 22 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 42 mins


• prepare grill for direct cooking and preheat grill to medium temperature range.
• grill sausage links over direct heat, turning every minute. remove from grill. cool slightly. cut sausage into 1/4-inch circles.
• meanwhile, over medium-high heat, heat oil in a large heavy skillet. add onions and saute for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. add garlic and cook, just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. reduce the heat to low and add , tomatoes, sausage, oregano and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper. cook about 3 minutes. add cream and cook for one minute.
• meanwhile, cook linguine in boiling salted water according to package directions. cook until al dente. drain. portion cooked linguine 4 warm plates or pasta bowls. spoon sausage/sauce over pasta. sprinkle each with parmesan and garnish with fresh oregano.