Lemon Pasta

 ½# penne

2 bell peppers

Scallions/green onions

2 zucchini

1 lemon

1# Itialian chicken sausage

8oz frozen peas

Scalions/green onions

1/2c chicken or veggie stock

2c Bechamel

2T butter

1/4c crème fraiche

1/2c grated parmesean

Red pepper flakes

 

1. bring water to a boil & cook penne according to package directions
2. heat oven to 350° with baking pan inside
3. dice bell peppers, slice onions (separating whites from greens), and slice zucchini into ¼ thick rounds, zest & half lemon
4. toss peppers & zucchini with oil & roast in hot pan 15-18 minutes (stir them up one time so both side get kind of brown)
5. brown sausage & onion whites in a large pot or high-sided pan
6. whisk in bechamel and stock
7. remove from heat & stir in crème fraiche
8. add penne, peas, lemon zest, and juice from one half of lemon
9. stir in butter until melted, 1/4c parm, and as much red pepper flake as you like
10. add veggies & serve sauce over pasta
11. top with scallion greens