servings:4-5
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- ½ white onion, sliced
- 1 pound short pasta (we used bow ties)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 hot Italian sausages
- 3 sweet Italian sausages
- 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and sliced
- 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon black ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil, add a generous amount of salt, and cook pasta 2 minutes less than the package instructions.
2. Strain pasta and set aside. Toss with a small amount of oil to prevent sticking
3. In the same pot, heat the olive oil and fry sausages, working in batches as needed, until deeply browned on all sides.
4. Remove sausages, slice in ¾-inch pieces, and set aside.
5. Sauté the bell peppers, onion, and garlic for about 2 minutes.
6. Add the canned tomatoes, all of the spices, and the sliced sausage to the pot.
7. Cover, and simmer about 10 minutes.
8. Add the pasta back to the pot and stir gently until all the ingredients are coated in the sauce. Continue simmering until pasta is al dente.
8. Serve with grated parmesan. Enjoy!
