Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Sausage and Peppers Penne

This tasty dinner is low in fat, low in cholesterol, low in calorie, and only takes 30 minutes to prepare.

8 oz penne pasta
1 pound Italian turkey sausage (about 4 links)
1 each: green, red, and yellow bell peppers
1/2 cup coarsly chopped onion
2 garlic cloves
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
2 tsp Italian Seasoning
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.

Cook sausage in large skillet over medium heat 14-16 minutes or until sausage is browned and no longer pink, turning occasionally. Remove sausages from skillet. Cut diagonally into chunks and set aside. Cut bell peppers into 1/4 inch strips.

In same skillet as sausages were cooked, cook peppers, onion, and garlic over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until peppers are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Add sausage, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and seasoning. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Add pasta and toss. Sprinkle with cheese, and serve.

I've made this recipe a few times and always enjoy it. It makes a large batch.