Sun-Dried Tomato & Sausage Pasta

INGREDIENTS

• 13 oz. smoked sausage
• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 sweet onion, finely diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 oz. sun-dried tomatoes, julienned and dry packed
• 8 oz. penne uncooked <ref> The Penne cooks in the combined ingredients to flavor it, do not prepare it before the second to last step. <\ref>
• 2 c. low-sodium chicken broth
• 3/4 c. half-and-half
• 1/2 c. Grated Gruyère
• 2 tbsp. Freshly Chopped Parsley

DIRECTIONS

1. Slice sausage into 1/4" thick rounds, then set aside. In a deep, 12" skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and sausage and cook, stirring often, 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook one minute more, stirring constantly. Add sun-dried tomatoes, uncooked penne, chicken broth, and half-and-half and turn heat to high.
2. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Stir, cover, and cook, 12 minutes. Fold in cheese and parsley and serve immediately.

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