Italian Turkey Sausage and Peppers with Bowtie Pasta

Ingredients

• 1/2 large onion, chopped
• 1 red pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional or to taste)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and pepper
• 4 fresh basil leaves, torn
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 teaspoon fresh oregano
• 1 lb Italian turkey sausage link (about 6 links)
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 8 ounces bow tie pasta, cooked

Directions

1. 1

   Saute onion, peppers and pepper flakes in olive oil until onions start to brown.

2. 2

   Add garlic, salt, pepper, basil and oregano.

3. 3

   Set aside.

4. 4

   Prick sausage links with a fork.

5. 5

   Saute in skillet with a little olive oil over medium heat until brown.

6. 6

   Add wine vinegar and canned tomatoes (with liquid).

7. 7

   Add the sauteed vegetable mixture.

8. 8

   Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

9. 9

   Meanwhile cook pasta al dente.

10. 10

    Add cooked pasta to sausage and pepper mixture.

11. 11

    Stir and serve.