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sausage, corn, basil and tomato pasta

Penne with Sausage, Corn, Tomatoes and Basil

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. penne or any pasta you have on hand
  • Kosher salt
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb. aidells italian sauasage or similar
  • 3 garlic cloves grated
  • 4 sprigs basil plus 1 cup leaves for serving
  • ½ tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups fresh cooked corn kernels from about 2 ears
  • 4 oz. Parmesan coarsely grated,
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 c sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain, reserving 2 cups pasta cooking liquid.Meanwhile, heat oil in a large pot over medium-high. Add sausage, pepper flakes ,and corn, cook,  just until warmed. Add tomatoes,green onions, basil, and l c pasta cooking liquid just until heated through. Serve with freshly grated parmesan and a little chopped fresh basil.