SAUSAGE & PENNE MARINARA

SAUSAGE & PENNE MARINARA



2-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 lb. Italian sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, halved and sliced
1 medium green pepper, sliced
1 Tbsp. canola oil
1 can (14.5-oz.) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 can (8-oz.) tomato sauce
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried oregano
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
Grated Parmesan cheese


Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion and green pepper in oil over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, and seasonings; heat through.

Drain pasta, toss with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.


Yield: 6 servings.