Penne with Sausage, Corn, and Zucchini

🥘 Ingredients

• Italian chicken sausage (2 links; we sent more)
  12
• arugula
  4
• corn
  1
• dried basil
• fresh mozzarella
  8
• garlic powder (½ tsp)
  1
• grape tomatoes
  8
• olive oil (2 TBSP)
  14
• oregano
  ¼
• penne pasta
  12
• pepper
• red wine vinegar (1½ TBSP)
  3
• salt
• zucchini
  2

🍳 Cookware

• large pot
• small bowl
• strainer
• large bowl
• baking sheet
• cutting board

1. 

   1

   Wash and dry all produce. Preheat broiler or grill to medium-high. Bring a large pot of salted water with salt to a boil. Slice zucchini on a diagonal into long, ½-inch-thick slices. Halve grape tomatoes . Cut fresh mozzarella into ½-inch cubes. Drain half the corn (use the rest as you like). Pick oregano leaves from stems, then finely chop until you have 1 TBSP.

   salt, zucchini: 2, grape tomatoes: 8, fresh mozzarella: 8, corn: 1, oregano: ¼
2. 

   2

   In a small bowl , whisk together garlic powder , dried basil , oregano, red wine vinegar , and olive oil (we sent more garlic powder and vinegar than needed). Season with salt and pepper , then set aside.

   garlic powder: 1 (½ tsp), dried basil, red wine vinegar: 3 (1½ TBSP), olive oil: 14 (2 TBSP), salt, pepper
3. 

   3

   Once water is boiling, add penne pasta to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Drain well (using a strainer ) and transfer to a large bowl .

   penne pasta: 12
4. 

   4

   Toss zucchini on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Broil until lightly charred, about ⏱️ 12 minutes , flipping halfway through. Transfer to bowl with penne. TIP: If grilling, place oiled and seasoned zucchini slices directly onto grates and grill until tender, 5-6 minutes per side.
5. 

   5

   Prick Italian chicken sausage all over with a fork. Place on same baking sheet and broil until browned and cooked through, 5-6 minutes per side. (TIP: If grilling, place sausages directly onto grates and grill until cooked through, 5-6 minutes per side.) Transfer to a cutting board . Once cool enough to handle, slice diagonally into ½-inchthick slices.

   Italian chicken sausage: 12 (2 links; we sent more)
6. 

   6

   Add tomatoes, mozzarella, corn, arugula , sausage, and vinaigrette to bowl with penne and zucchini. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

   arugula: 4