Italian Sausage With Peppers & Penne

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 bermuda onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
• 1 fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 cup canned diced tomato
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 lb cooked Italian pork sausage (hot, sweet, or a combination)
• 2 cups penne pasta
• 1/4 cup chopped basil
• 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley

Directions

1. 1

   In a large non-stick skillet, heat the oil.

2. 2

   Sauté the onion, bell peppers, and fennel until the vegetables turn golden, 8-10 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the garlic and sauté 1-2 minutes longer.

4. 4

   Stir in the tomato, salt, and pepper.

5. 5

   Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Add the sausage; simmer covered, stirring occasionally, until the flavors are blended, about 20 minutes.

7. 7

   If the sauce becomes too dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of water.

8. 8

   Meanwhile, cook the penne according to directions; drain.

9. 9

   Add the basil, parsley, and penne to the sausage mixture; toss to combine.