Ingredients:
1 (1 lb) box penne pasta, cooked
1/2 lb chicken-apple sausages, cut into 1 inch pieces ( either use pre-cooked or cook yourself in a 300 F oven for about 30 minutes.)
1/4 cup tomatoes, diced
1 cup pasta sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 red peppers, chopped
1/2 yellow peppers, chopped
1/2 cup onions, chopped (optional)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup milk or 1/4 cup cream
1/2-1 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon blackberry jelly or 1 tablespoon grape jelly
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
salt & pepper, to taste
oil or butter, for sauteeing
Directions:
Blend balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, jelly, milk sour cream, pasta sauce and tomatoes well in a bowl.
Set aside.
Sautee garlic, red pepper, yellow pepper, basil and optional onion in oil/butter in a medium saucepan until barely tender.
Add sausage, sautee for 5 more minutes.
Add mixture from the bowl to your pan.
Simmer, stirring frequently, on medium heat for about 10 minutes.
Let sit for 30 minutes to overnight (in refrigerator) to let flavors blend.
Reheat and mix with pasta.
Serve with grated parmesean cheese.
Servings: 4-6
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 30 min.