Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 pound rotini pasta
  • 5 links Italian sausage
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
  • 1 sweet onion, sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

Instruction

  • Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente, in salted water.
  • Heat a large skillet to medium-high. Add sausage links and brown on all sides, until no longer pink. Transfer sausage to a cutting board or plate. Set aside.
  • Add olive oil, peppers, and onion to the pan with a pinch of coarse salt. Cook the vegetables until the onions are translucent. Add garlic and continue to cook for another minute.
  • Add the tomatoes and basil to the pan and reduce heat to a simmer. While the sauce simmers, slice the sausage and return to the pan.
  • When the pasta is cooked drain and toss with the sausage and peppers until evenly coated with sauce. If needed, adjust seasoning with salt & pepper to taste.