Italian All Natural Ground Sausage with Campanelle Pasta & Herb Butter
Italian All Natural Ground Sausage with Campanelle Pasta & Herb Butter
Flavor Up pasta night!
Ingredients
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1
cup
butter, softened
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7
large
basil leaves, minced
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2
large
garlic cloves, minced
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1/2
tsp.
coarse ground pepper
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1
pkg.
(16 oz.) Campanelle pasta
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1
pkg.
(16 oz.) Johnsonville® Italian All Natural Ground Sausage
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1
pint
cherry or grape tomatoes
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6
oz.
fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
REVIEWS
Directions
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In a bowl, combine the butter, basil, garlic and pepper; set aside.
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Cook the Campanelle pasta according to package directions.
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Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook and crumble sausage until no longer pink; drain and set aside.
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Drain pasta; transfer to a large bowl.
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Add sausage and half the herb butter; stir gently.
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Add two-thirds of the tomatoes and cheese; toss until coated.
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Top with remaining tomatoes and cheese.
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Top with additional herb butter if desired.
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Serve immediately. (Refrigerate remaining herb butter or spread on bread).
