Pasta With Leeks and Sausage
Pasta With Leeks and Sausage
Time: 35 mins
Ingredients
- 1 large leek
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 cup water
- salt and black pepper
- 3 links spicy smoked sausage
- 1/2 lb short pasta (ziti, fusilli, penne)
Directions
- 1 Cut the leek in half and clean well. Discard the bottom root part and the top green leaves. Slice into 1/2 inch thick slices.
- 2 In a saucepan heat some water to cook the sausages. Prick the sausages and boil for about 5 minutes. Remove sausages and let cool.
- 3 In a large skillet heat the olive oil and add garlic and leeks. Saute over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
- 4 Add the bouillon cube, spices, 1/2 cup water, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 5 Slice the sausages and add to the leeks. Let cook together over for about 10 minutes.
- 6 Toss this with cooked short pasta and serve.
- 7 This is great with a tomato or carrot salad.
