Spicy Sausage & Peppers Penne

Serves 6

8 oz uncooked whole-wheat penne pasta
1 lb. hot Italian turkey sausage (links or ground both work)
1 each: medium green, red, and yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1/2 c. coarsely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 can (14-1/2 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
2 t. Italian seasoning
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
2. Meanwhile, cook sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat until sausage is lightly browned and no longer pink. Remove sausages from skillet. Cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces and set aside.
3. In same skillet, cook bell 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.
4. Place pasta in a large bowl; pour sauce mixture over pasta, tossing to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

This another Pampered Chef recipe that is really good. Enjoy! --Keri