Penne With Italian Sausage and Peppers

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package penne, uncooked

• 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1 1/2 lbs hot sausage, links or sausage ring
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 1/2 cups plum tomatoes, diced

• 1 (15 ounce) can Italian-style tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup asiago cheese, shredded

Directions

1. 1

   Cook penne in large saucepan to desired doneness.

2. 2

   Add basil; toss to coat. Cover to keep warm.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot.

4. 4

   If using sausage ring, cut into 2 inch pieces.

5. 5

   Add sausage, bell peppers and onion to pan.

6. 6

   Cook 6 - 8 minutes or until sausage is browned, stirring occasionally.

7. 7

   Add tomatoes and tomato sauce, mix well.

8. 8

   Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook 13 - 15 minutes or until sausage is cooked thouroughly, stirring occasionally.

9. 9

   Serve sauce over penne, sprinkle with cheese.