I made this tonight. YUMMY!
Italian Sausage with Peppers
Makes 4 servings
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 Bermuda onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 red 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 tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
Fresh ground pepper - to taste
1/2 pound cooked hot Italian pork sausage
2 cups penne
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil. Saute the onion, bell peppers, and fennel until the vegetables turn golden, 8-10 minutes. Add the garlic and saute' 1-2 minutes longer. Stir in the tomatoes, salt, and fresh ground pepper. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
2. Cut the sausage on the diagonal into 1-inch slices. Add to the vegetable mixture; simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until the flavors are blended, about 20 minutes longer. If the sauce becomes too dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of water.
3. Meanwhile, cook the penne according to package directions: drain.
4. Add the basil, parsley, and penne to the sausage mixture; toss to combine.