Spicy Sausage and Pepper Pasta Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• 12 ounces Penne pasta (we use whole wheat)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1/2 orange bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 package Butterball Turkey Sausage (13 oz), cut into 1/2 inch rounds
  Crushed red pepper, to taste
• 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente.

2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large sauté pan.

3. Add the onion, garlic, peppers, and sausage. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Drain the pasta and pour into a large serving bowl. Stir in the onions, peppers, and sausage. Add the tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and basil. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Serve immediately.