Ingredients
1 pound fully cooked reduced-fat kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices1 large onion, finely chopped1 tablespoon water1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic, divided1/2 cup balsamic vinegar1 to 3 teaspoons fennel seed, crushed5 cups cooked bow tie pasta7 plum tomatoes, diced1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
Preparation
In a large nonstick skillet, cook the sausage, onion, water and 3/4 teaspoon garlic over medium heat for 10 minutes. Add the vinegar and fennel seed. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Stir in pasta until coated. Add the tomatoes, basil and remaining garlic; stir gently. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with feta cheese.