Kielbasa Skillet with Rotini

By luvmybuttonsnbows

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried rotini or rotelle pasta (about 6 ounces)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound cooked kielbasa, halved lengthwise and sliced diagonally
• 1 small zucchini, cut into matchstick-size strips
• 1 yellow or orange sweet pepper, cut into small strips
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 8 roma tomatoes, cored and chopped (about 1 pound)
• Fresh herbs (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a very large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add kielbasa; cook until onion is tender, stirring frequently.
Add zucchini, sweet pepper, Italian seasoning, and ground red pepper;
cook and stir for 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cooked pasta. Heat
through, stirring occasionally. If desired, garnish with fresh herbs.