Italian Turkey Sausage and Peppers With Bow Tie Pasta

PanNan's Note:

I just threw this together one night with ingredients I had on hand. We loved the flavor and it's now a favorite after work meal.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• ½ large onion , chopped
• 1 red pepper , sliced
• 1 green bell pepper , sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional or to taste)
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• salt and pepper
• 4 fresh basil leaves , torn
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano or 1 teaspoon fresh oregano
• 1 lb Italian turkey sausage link (about 6 links)
• 1 (14 ½ ounce) can diced tomatoes
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 8 ounces bow tie pasta , cooked

Directions:

1. Saute onion, peppers and pepper flakes in olive oil until onions start to brown.
2. Add garlic, salt, pepper, basil and oregano. Set aside.
3. Prick sausage links with a fork.
4. Saute in skillet with a little olive oil over medium heat until brown.
5. Add wine vinegar and canned tomatoes (with liquid).
6. Add the sautéed vegetable mixture.
7. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
8. Meanwhile cook pasta al dente.
9. Add cooked pasta to sausage and pepper mixture.
10. Stir and serve.

Reviews

[Christine MT]

PanNan this is absolutely wonderful! I had to use dried basil but the flavors were still great! Thanks for sharing!

[upnorth cook]

Spices are everything and this recipe falls in that catagory. Very easy and quick. I will make again maybe with some chicken breast. Loved it thank you.