Ingredients
1 lb.
Smithfield Smoked Sausage, cut into bite-size rounds
1 lb.
1 Tbsp.
Olive oil
1 Tbsp.
1 lb.
Seashell pasta, cooked al dente and rinsed with cold water
1 lb.
8 oz.
Quality parmesan cheese, diced
8 oz.
1 cup(s)
Black olives, diced
1 cup(s)
1 whole
Red bell pepper, diced
1 whole
1 whole
Green bell pepper, diced
1 whole
2 Tbsp.
Scallions, diced
2 Tbsp.
2 cup(s)
Cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
2 cup(s)
3/4 cup(s)
Olive oil
3/4 cup(s)
1/4 cup(s)
Balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup(s)
1 whole
Lemon, juiced and zested
1 whole
2 Tbsp.
Fresh parsley, chopped
2 Tbsp.
1/4 cup(s)
Fresh oregano, chopped
1/4 cup(s)
Salt
Pepper
Directions
Heat a saute pan over medium heat. Add olive oil (1 tbsp) and saute smoked sausage until just browned. Also, try grilling for a richer flavor (cut into rounds after you grill). Set aside to cool.
In an extra large mixing bowl place pasta, cheese, olives, peppers, scallions and grape tomatoes.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together remaining olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper.
Pour dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat. Fold in the smoked sausage and serve.
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