Speedy Mushroom and Sausage Pasta

By MaryGladys

Ingredients

• 8 oz (about 3 cups) bow-tie pasta, uncooked
• 1 lb sweet Italian sausage links, cut in 1-inch pieces
• vegetable oil
• 12 oz (about 3-3/4 cups) fresh white mushrooms
• 1 cup coarsely chopped green bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cups prepared marinara sauce

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in large skillet cook sausage until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes.

Remove; set aside. Drain off all but 1 tablespoon fat or add oil to make 1 tablespoon; heat until hot. Add mushrooms, green pepper and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add reserved sausage and marinara sauce; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Ladle sauce over hot pasta.