Italian Sausage & Peppers

By moninikole

Ingredients

• 2 c. penne pasta, uncooked
• 1 pound Italian pork sausage links
• 1/2 c. red bell peppers, julienned
• 1/2 c. yellow bell peppers, julienned
• 1/2 c. green bell peppers, julienned
• 1 t. dried basil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 t. dried oregano
• 1/4 t. dried thyme
• 1/4 t. caraway seeds
• 1 T. olive oil
• 2 cans diced tomatoes (14 1/2 oz.)

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large non-stick skillet, brown sausage over medium heat; drain. Cut sausage into 1/4 inch slices. In the same skillet, sauté the peppers, basil, garlic, oregano, thyme, caraway seeds and sliced sausage in oil until peppers are crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes. Cook and stir until heated through. Drain pasta; add to skillet and mix well. 5 servings.