Spicy Sausage and Arugula Penne

I saw some folks say on here they didn't end up liking arugula and won't grow it again. I tried arugula for the first time with this recipe, and now I want to grow it just for this! I used regular sausage, not spicy, and roasted red sweet peppers instead of the sun-dried tomatoes. Also try substituting feta cheese for the parmesan for another variation.

Spicy Sausage and Arugula Penne

start to finish: 20 minutes; serves 6

12 ounces penne pasta

1 lb spicy Italian sausage meat

1 large yellow onions, diced

1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

5-ounce package arugula

1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water, then drain and set aside.

In a large saute pan over medium-high, brown the sausage and onion. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and arugula; toss well. Add the pasta and toss until heated through and arugula begins to wilt.

Add half of the cheese and a splash of the reserved pasta cooking water. Toss well, adding more water if desired to create a sauce. Serve with remaining cheese to be sprinkled on top.

Soooo quick, easy, and delicious!

Both sound excellent! Sausage is almost as good as bacon!!