Pasta Palermo

Submitted by Celeste

"Meal Idea: Serve with Italian salad blend, tossing in tomatoes, croutons, and Italian dressing. Add some fresh grated Parmesan cheese. Complete your meal with Italian bread and cannolis or tiramisu."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup prediced red onion
• 1 tablespoon roasted garlic
• 6 ounces sun-dried tomato turkey sausage (2 links)
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 1⁄2 cups water
• 8 ounces ziti pasta
• 1⁄2 cup mild pepper rings
• 10 ounces fresh presliced zucchini or 10 ounces yellow squash
• 1 (3 1/2 ounce) can large pitted black olives (drained)
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

directions

1. Preheat large saute pan on medium-high 2-3 minutes. Place butter in pan; swirl to coat. Add onions and garlic; cook 2-3 minutes, stirring occassionally, or until browned.
2. Cut sausage into 1/4-inch thick slices; set aside. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Add chicken to pan. Season with salt and pepper; cook 2-3 minutes, stirring occassionally, to brown.
3. Stir in water and pasta; cover and bring to a boil. Cook 10 minutes; stirring often, or until most of the water is absorbed.
4. Stir in remaining ingredients (including sausage). Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 3-4 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve.