Sun-Dried Tomato & Sausage Pasta
Ingredients: 13 oz. smoked sausage 1/2 sweet onion, finely diced 8 oz. penne pasta 3/4 c. half-and-half 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 2 c. low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 c. grated Gruyère 2 oz. sun-dried tomatoes
Directions: Slice sausage into 1/4" thick rounds, then set aside. In a deep, 12" skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and sausage and cook, stirring often, 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook one minute more, stirring constantly. Add sun-dried tomatoes, penne, chicken broth, and half-and-half and turn heat to high. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Stir, cover, and cook, 12 minutes. Fold in cheese and parsley and serve immediately.
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Attic
*Recommendations on R-values are subject to regional climate conditions. Source: U.S. Dept. of Energy
TYPES OF INSULATION Batt Foam Blow-in
Crawlspace
DUCTWORK
EXTERIOR WALLS
Whether it’s made of metal or plastic (PVC), insulated ductwork protects your investment in conditioned air year-round. Minimal R-values of 4.3 are recommended for blanket-style wraps secured with tape. Insulated ductwork rated at R-6 is also available.
There are multiple options for insulating exterior walls. Rock wool or fiberglass batts of R-13 to R-20 value are preferred behind drywall, but each inch of blown-in polyurethane foam insulation provides an R-value of 3.9.
BENEATH LIVING SPACE
ATTIC
Whether your home has a full basement, a crawl space or an attached garage, having an insulation value of R-19 under the living space floor will help increase comfort year-round.
There are multiple options for insulating the attic. Figures show that upgrading attic insulation to current U.S. Department of Energy recommendations can significantly reduce heating and cooling costs.
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