Italian Sausage And Vegetable Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

2

cups uncooked ziti pasta (7 oz)

2

cups bite-size fresh broccoli florets

1

package (19.5 oz) lean hot Italian turkey sausage, cut into 2-inch pieces

1

tablespoon olive oil

1

large red bell pepper, cut into bite-size strips

1

large yellow bell pepper, cut into bite-size strips

1

medium sweet onion, sliced (about 1 cup)

2

cans (14.5 oz each) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed or diced tomatoes, undrained

1

cup shredded provolone cheese (4 oz)

Preparation

Cook pasta as directed on package, adding broccoli last 2 minutes of cooking time. Drain and return to saucepan; cover to keep warm.

Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain; remove sausage from skillet.

In same skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook bell peppers and onion in oil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until vegetables are crisp-tender.

Add pasta and broccoli, sausage and tomatoes to skillet. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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