Quick Pesto With Rigatoni and Sausage

Quick Pesto With Rigatoni and Sausage
By David Regueiro

INGREDIENTS:

    * 6 links sausage
    * 8 ounces basil
    * ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
    * ¼ cup chopped walnuts
    * ¼ cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
    * Salt and pepper
    * 1 pound rigatoni



METHOD:

Heat oven to 375°F. Cook sausage on a baking sheet in the oven until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Slice into 1-inch pieces.

In a food processor, combine the basil, oil, walnuts, cheese, and salt to make the pesto.

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain. Combine in a large bowl with the sausage and pesto. Season with salt and pepper.

Adapted by StarChefs.com

Yield: 4 Servings

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Round Out the Meal:
With steamed spinach.

Kid Friendly:
This is kid friendly!

Wine Pairing:
A Cabernet Sauvignon.