• 1 lb. dried pasta, cooked according to package instructions (be sure to salt the pasta water)

For the Pesto:

• 3 cups fresh basil leaves

• 1/2 cup fresh parsley

• 1/4 cup cashews or pine nuts

• 1 teaspoon Marie Sharp’s Garlic Pepper Sauce, or to taste (more can be added to individual servings)

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• 1/2 cups olive oil

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon black pepper
  

For the Cherry Tomatoes:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  

For the Chicken Sausage:

• 1 12-oz. package of chicken sausage, cut into coins, your favorite brand.