Bow Ties with Sausage, Tomatoes and Cream

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 (12 oz) package bow tie pasta
• 2 Tbs olive oil
• 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed and crumbled
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 oz) can Italian style plum tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 Tbs minced fresh parsley

DIRECTIONS:

1. Bring a large pot of slightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8-10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
2. Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Cook sausage and pepper flakes until sausage is evenly brown. Stir in onion and garlic, and cook until onion is tender. Stir in tomatoes, cream and salt. Simmer until mixture thickens, 8-10 minutes.
3. Stir cooked pasta into sauce, and heat through. Sprinkle with parsley.

Untitled Kielbasa Meal

INGREDIENTS:

• Kielbasa sausage
• 1 can fresh cut green beans
• Garlic
• Salt
• Pepper
• Slivered almonds (optional)
• Rice

DIRECTIONS:

1. Slice and fry up a kielbasa
2. Add a green beans and mix until hot. Season with a little garlic, salt and pepper. (Optional: you can toss in slivered almonds if you want)
3. Serve over rice

Kielbasa with Pasta

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb smoked kielbasa sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• 2 Tbs vegetable oil
• 2 (14.5 oz) cans stewed tomatoes
• 1 (9 oz) package refrigerated angel hair pasta
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 Tbs butter, melted

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large skillet, saute the kielbasa, green pepper, onion & garlic in oil until sausage is lightly brown.
2. Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat & simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
4. Stir in Parmesan cheese & butter. Serve with kielbasa mixture.