Linguine with Soybeans and Sausage
James Carrier
Yields Makes about 4 servings
Notes: Pass additional grated parmesan cheese at the table to add to taste.

How to Make It

Step 1
1

Pull sausages into chunks and put in a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring often to crumble meat, until sausage is browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Add broth and soybeans and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until beans are hot, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, in a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring about 3 quarts water to a boil. Add linguine and stir occasionally until barely tender to bite, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain pasta and return to pan.

Step 3
3

Add sausage-soybean mixture to linguine and stir over medium heat until hot. Mix in parsley, parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour into a serving bowl.

Ingredients

 8 ounces hot or mild Italian sausages, casings removed
 1 onion (8 oz.), peeled and chopped
 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
 1 cup fat-skimmed chicken broth
 1 package (12 oz.) frozen shelled soybeans or 2 1/4 cups refrigerated cooked shelled soybeans
 8 ounces dried linguine
 3 tablespoons chopped Italian or regular parsley
 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (see notes)
  Salt and pepper

Directions

Step 1
1

Pull sausages into chunks and put in a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring often to crumble meat, until sausage is browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Add broth and soybeans and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until beans are hot, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, in a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring about 3 quarts water to a boil. Add linguine and stir occasionally until barely tender to bite, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain pasta and return to pan.

Step 3
3

Add sausage-soybean mixture to linguine and stir over medium heat until hot. Mix in parsley, parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour into a serving bowl.

Linguine with Soybeans and Sausage

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