Barilla® Mini Penne with Sausage & Grape Tomatoes
Barilla® Mini Penne with Sausage & Grape Tomatoes
20 minutes total / Calories 380
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fall Recipes
- Gatherings
- Mini
- Pork/Sausage
- Tomato
- Under 30 Minutes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Made with Barilla Classic Blue Box Mini Penne pasta.
Ingredients
Serves 8
| 1 | Box Barilla® Mini Penne |
| 3 | Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
| 1 | Italian Sausage, Casing Removed |
| 1/2 | Medium Eggplant, Diced, Peeled |
| 1 | Pint Grape Tomato, Halved |
| 1/4 | Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese, Grated |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Crumble sausage into the pan and sauté until brown, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Add eggplant and sauté until slightly browned, about 4 minutes.
Step 3
Meanwhile, cook the Mini Penne according to the directions on the package.
Step 4
Add the grape tomatoes, salt and pepper. Continue to sauté until the tomatoes are blistered and warmed through, about 2 minutes.
Step 5
Drain and add the pasta to the sauce; toss and finish with the cheese.
Mini Penne
As with the larger version Penne, Mini Penne resembles an old-style quill pen. This shape is enjoyed throughout Northern Italy and in Campania, where it is prized for its wonderful versatility and its ability to absorb and retain sauce on its surfaces, inside and out.
Barilla® Mini Penne is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Mini Penne
- Cook time 9–10 mins
- Pack size 16 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box