Penne with Italian Sausage and Peppers

I hope you enjoy this delicious dish and that you have a wonderful Sunday afternoon!

Deb

Ingredients:

1 16 oz. package uncooked penne (tube shaped pasta)

1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

6 hot or spicy italian sausage links

1 red bell pepper, cut into pieces

1 green bell pepper, cut into pieces

1 onion, cut into pieces

1 1/2 cups diced italian plum tomatoes

1 15 oz can italian style tomato sauce

1/4 cup 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 unil sausage links are thoroughly cooked and sauce is of desired consistency, stirring occasionally.  Serve sauce over penne.  Sprinkle with cheese.

6 servings