Smoked Sausage Primavera

Submitted by HokiesMom

"From Simple and Delicious - submitted by Misty Church (Sept/Oct 2007 issue). Very nice meal to throw together in less than 30 minutes. It was a hit with our family!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 8 ounces spaghetti, uncooked
• 1 1⁄2 cups frozen broccoli florets
• 1⁄2 cup sweet red pepper, julienned (yellow or green will work too or a combination)
• 1⁄4 cup onion, coarsely chopped
• 1⁄2 lb smoked sausage, cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 3⁄4 cup evaporated milk (I used non-fat)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

directions

1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions adding the vegetables during the last 4 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, bring sausage and water to a boil.
3. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 8 minutes or unti heated through.
4. Add milk, butter and Italian seasoning; cook and stir until butter is melted.
5. Drain spaghetti & vegetables and return them to the pan.
6. Add Parmesan cheese and sausage mixture to the pasta & veggies - toss to coat.
7. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[MsTasha]

My family loves this, I had the issue of the mag. it came from and have made it more then enough times, I am glad to have found it on here because during our move I lost the magazine. I don't put the broccoli in there because my husband isn't a fan but its still great without it!

 

[Kimberlym480]

This was a great, quick meal for us on a busy night. I doubled the recipe, but used frozen spinach instead of brocolli, and omitted the peppers and onion (kiddos and hubby won't eat them). Everyone ate it up, and my 4-year-old said she loved it! One thing I would recommend is not over-boiling the sauce as I did, since it evaporated some and I would've liked it more saucy. Thanks for sharing this one, it'll become a part of our rotation!

 

[mersaydees]

This is such a joy to make for dinner after a day's work or shopping! DH and I love this dish. Made as directed with one small exception: to thicken up the sauce a bit, DH added a tablespoon of cream mixed with a tablespoon of arrowroot. Thanks, Hokieslady! Made for Zaar Stars.

 

[bad kitty 1116]

This is a great recipe! It is my son's favorite dinner. I always double it when I make it and add in yellow summer squash with the vegetables.I add minced garlic in with the sausage and water(I brown the sausage first, then add the water and garlic and simmer for the eight minutes). The sauce looks so thin at first, but after tossing it with the pasta and Parmesan cheese, if you let it stand for 10 minutes before serving, tossing it occasionally, it thickens up and clings to the noodles beautifully.Fresh ground black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes give this a yummy kick!

 

[CookingONTheSide]

This is very good. I like the change from the usual primavera to using smoke sausage. It really gave the spaghetti and sauce a great flavor. I did double the sauce and used fat-free evaporated milk. Thanks for sharing! Made for Gimme 5 tag.