Ingredients

• 1¹⁄₂ pounds assorted sausages: sweet, hot, or Turkey Sausages with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, optional

For the sauce:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ³⁄₄ pound green beans, yellow wax beans or sugar snap peas, cut into 2-inch pieces and cooked until crisp-tender
• 2¹⁄₂ pounds peeled and coarsely chopped ripe red and, if available, yellow tomatoes
• 1 cup fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears)
• ¹⁄₄ cup finely chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 pound dried small pasta shells

For the garnish:

• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Prepare a grill for medium-high-heat grilling. Arrange the sausages on the grill rack and grill 3 inches from the heat for about 20 minutes, rotating them on all sides until the fat runs clear. (Alternatively, place them on a microwave-safe plate and cook on high power for 4 minutes, or until the fat runs clear.) Transfer to a platter and let cool. When cool, cut into ¹⁄₄-inch slices.
2. To make the sauce, in a large, deep skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute, making sure it does not burn. Add the green beans and saute for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until some of the liquid has evaporated. Use a potato masher to crush the tomatoes. Add the corn and cook for 2 minutes. Add the basil, parsley, salt and pepper and taste for seasoning. Add the sausages to the sauce and taste again for seasoning.
3. Add salt to a large pot of boiling water. Add the pasta and cook over high heat until al dente, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain well.
4. Place the pasta in the sauce and mix well. Transfer to a large serving bowl. Garnish with the basil and a few tablespoons of the parmesan. Pass the remaining cheese separately. Serve immediately.

Advance Preparation

The sauce can be prepared up to 8 hours ahead, covered, and refrigerated. Remove from the refrigerator ¹⁄₂ hour before reheating. Gently reheat the sauce.

Serves 6 to 8 people.