Submitted By: Janet J.

Janet's Sausage with Vegetables

Ingredients:

• 1 lb hot italian sausage
• 4 cups tri-colored rotini (cooked)
• 1 tbsp. fresh chopped basil
• 1 tsp. garlic pepper
• 1/2 tsp. fresh ground pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 small zucchini, sliced diagonal slices
• 1 small summer squash, sliced diagonal slices
• 1 medium onion, large dice
• any other available mixed veggies, ie snow peas, broccoli, cauliflower
• jicama, carrots, cut into bit size pieces
• Freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar

Simmer sausage in 1 cup water for 20 minutes. Drain and cut into 1 inch slices. Set aside. Cook rotini until el dente and set aside. Saute onion, garlic, and veggies in 1 tbsp. olive oil. Add sausage, Saute garlic and veggies until tender crisp. Add sausage, spices, and basil. Add balsamic vinegar, 1 tbsp. olive oil and about 2 tbsp. grated parmesan cheese. Add to rotini, toss well and serve topped with fresh grated parmesan, and fresh chopped basil. Serve hot foccacia bread as well. Bon Appetito