Penne with Italian Sausage and Peppers

By kayjayjohnson

Ingredients

• 1 (16-oz.) pkg. uncooked penne (tube-shaped pasta)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 6 hot or spicy Italian sausage links (about 1 1/2 lb.)
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 1/2 cups diced Italian plum tomatoes
• 1 (15-oz.) can Italian-style tomato sauce
• 1 oz. (1/4 cup) shredded fresh Asiago cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1 Cook penne in large saucepan to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; return to saucepan. Add basil; toss to coat. Cover to keep warm.

2 Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add sausage links, bell peppers and onion; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until sausage links are browned, stirring occasionally.

3 Add tomatoes and tomato sauce; mix well. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 13 to 15 minutes or until sausage links are thoroughly cooked and sauce is of desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Serve sauce over penne. Sprinkle with cheese.