Chipotle Pepper Fettuccine with Salsiccia

Serving Size:  2-3

Ingredients:

1/2 lb. Pappardelle's Chipotle Pepper Fettuccine
4 bratwursts or spicy Italian sausages
1 Roma tomato, chopped
6-8 cloves garlic, roasted
3 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup Bella Sol California EVOO
1/4 cup white wine (Chardonnay is recommended)
Parmesan cheese, grated, to taste
Salt & pepper, to taste
Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

Instructions: 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Par boil sausage and grill until cooked through, about 10 mins. Once fully cooked, slice into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
  3. In a tin foil pouch, add cloves garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, and 2-3 tbsp. EVOO. Cook in the oven for 20 mins., or until soft and light brown. Once cooked and cooled, mince garlic and set aside.
  4. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine green onions, basil, white wine, EVOO, tomatoes, and salt & pepper, to taste. Simmer over medium heat for 5-10 mins. Set aside.
  5. Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8-10 mins. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. Place pasta in a preheated serving bowl.
  6. Just before serving, add roasted garlic and pasta water to sauce and bring to a boil.
  7. Add grilled sausage pieces to pasta and spoon sauce on top. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.