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title: Penne with Sausage, Corn, and Zucchini
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/penne-with-sausage-corn-and-zucchini-58f0ce8899052d51235d5972
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens: [Wheat, Milk]
tags: [Pasta, Grill Friendly, Summer, Quick, Vegetarian Friendly]
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 3800
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Summery and fully loaded pasta balances al dente penne with salad-like greens and tomatoes
  - theme: Versatility
    text: Can be prepared on or off the grill, perfect for patio dining
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/penne-with-sausage-corn-and-zucchini.avif"
---

@italian chicken sausage{2%links}
@penne pasta{8%oz}
@fresh mozzarella{½%cup}
@zucchini{1%unit}
@arugula{1%cup}
@grape tomatoes{½%cup}
@red wine vinegar{1½%tbsp}
@garlic powder{½%tsp}
@oregano{1%tbsp}
@corn{½%cup}
@olive oil{2%tbsp}

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

In a #small bowl{}, whisk together ½ tsp garlic powder, dried basil, oregano, 1½ tbsp red wine vinegar, and 2 tbsp olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside.

Once water is boiling, add penne to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente ~{10%minutes}. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.

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

Prick 2 sausage links all over with a fork. Place on same #baking sheet{} and broil until browned and cooked through ~{5%minutes} per side. If grilling, place sausages directly onto grates and grill until cooked through ~{5%minutes} per side. Transfer to a cutting board. Once cool enough to handle, slice diagonally into ½-inch-thick slices.

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