Sausage & Peppers Ziti Marinara

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Pre-heat oven to 350ºF.

2. 2

   BAKE sausage links in oven for 20 minutes or until completely cooked. Cut sausages in half lengthwise; then cut into 1/2" slices. Result will be semi-circles of sausage. Set aside.

3. 3

   SAUTE pepper slices in olive oil until their crispness is lost, but not soft.

4. 4

   CHOP tomatoes or use a food processor on “pulse”; do not puree tomatoes.

5. 5

   COMBINE chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, garlic, olive oil and fresh basil in sauce pan. Bring to a simmer. Add sausage pieces and stir well.

6. 6

   TRANSFER cooked, drained pasta to large serving platter. Top with sausage & pepper marinara mixture.

7. 7

   GARNISH with parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.