Ingredients
1 1/4
pounds Italian sausage links (4 or 5 links)
2
large bell peppers, cut lengthwise into fourths
3/4
cup Italian dressing
2
cups uncooked penne pasta (6 ounces)
4
plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped
2
tablespoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
Preparation
Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Grill sausages 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning frequently, until no longer pink in center.
Brush bell pepper pieces with about 2 tablespoons of the dressing. Add to grill for last 10 minutes of cooking time, turning frequently, until crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
Cut sausages into 1/2-inch slices; cut bell peppers into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Toss pasta, sausages, bell peppers, tomatoes and remaining dressing. Sprinkle with basil.
