Spicy Sausage and Pepper Rotini

Quick and easy meal.

• Ready In: 32 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) box rotini pasta
• 1  lb  hot Italian sausage, crumbled
• 1  large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1  large green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1⁄4 cup  diced shallot (1 or 2 shallots)
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 5  plum tomatoes, chopped
• 3⁄4 cup beef broth
• 1⁄4 cup  freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 2  tablespoons  finely chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
2. Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink.
3. Remove from pan; drain.
4. Wipe skillet clean.
5. Saute peppers and shallots in same skillet in 2 tablespoons hot oil over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
6. Stir in tomatoes, broth, and sausage; cook 3 minutes or until tomatoes are tender and mixture thickens slightly.
7. Remove from heat; add cooked pasta to tomato mixture and toss.
8. Transfer to a serving bowl; sprinkle with cheese and parsley.
9. For spicier flavor, sprinkle with 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper.