Lunch: Penne with Italian Sausage and Peppers

Add something tangy to your family’s Italian dinner! Serve sausage and pepper cooked in tomato over your pasta - a dish that’s ready in 40 minutes.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Basil

Health benefits of Penne with Italian Sausage and Peppers

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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

Instructions

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.
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.
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.

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