Originally Posted by Starkizzer

1 pkg Penne Pasta (though, any Pasta of choice would work)

1 pkg Trader Joe's Chicken Andouille Sausage pre-cooked (again any brand would be fine this package had 4 sausages in it)

4-6 cloves of garlic

Pine nuts

3 tomatoes, diced

sesame oil

1 lemon

Basil

Salt and pepper to taste

Cook pasta according to package directions. Take 4-6 cloves of garlic, or more if you prefer, slice and add to skillet with about a tablespoon of olive oil. Saute till garlic begins to soften, then add pine nuts and continue cooking till pine nuts are browned and garlic is cooked. Pour over diced tomatoes in a bowl, squeeze one lemons worth of juice and drizzle with some toasted sesame oil. Add basil, fresh is my preference and I love a ton of basil. We didn't have any fresh so we used the frozen cubes. Two work well and the heat from the garlic and pine nuts seemed to melt the cubes fine. Salt and pepper to taste and toss and set aside to let flavors meld.

Slice sausage, this is best if it is pre-cooked. I cut them at a diagonal. Place them in the same skillet that the garlic was cooked in and cook until sausage is heated and starting to brown, toss frequently.

Once pasta is cooked, drain and return to pot. Mix in cooked sausage, and tomato mixture. Serve and enjoy!

Some fresh grated Parmesan cheese and fresh ground black pepper is a delicious addition after it has been dished up.