Italian Sausage and Pepper Pasta

• From: Eclectic Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 12 oz package pasta

• 2 Tbs olive oil

• 5 links sweet or spicy Italian sausage, cut into chunks

• 1 sweet onion, chopped

• 1 green bell pepper, chopped

• 1 red bell pepper, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, grated

• 1 28 oz can Italian tomatoes

• 1 large bunch fresh basil, torn

• 1 pinch kosher salt, or to taste

• 2 cups Italian blend cheese

Baked pasta filled with colorful bell peppers and topped with melted cheese.

Directions

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Preheat large skillet. Drizzle with olive oil. Add sausage and brown.
• Add onions and peppers. Sauté over medium heat until they are translucent.
• Add garlic and cook for 2–3 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil.
• Add cooked pasta to a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Add sausage and tomato sauce mixture.
• Add fresh basil and salt. Stir to combine. Top with grated cheese.
• Bake at 400°F until cheese is lightly browned, about 15–20 minutes.