Italian Sausage with Peppers

I got this recipe from my Mom years back and have

been enjoying it every since!

2 tsp olive oil

1 Bermuda onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced

1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced

1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced

1 green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced

2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

1 cup canned diced tomatoes (1/2 can)

Salt and pepper, to taste

½ pound cooked Italian pork sausage (hot, sweet or a combination)

2 cups penne pasta

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Sprinkle fresh basil

In a large nonstick, skillet, heat the oil.  Sauté the onions, bell peppers until the vegetables turn golden, about 8-10 minutes.  Add the garlic and sauté 1-2 minutes longer.  Stir in the tomatoes, salt and pepper.  Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.  Add the sausage; simmer, covered, stirring occasionally until the flavors are blended, about 20 minutes.  If the sauce becomes too dry, add 1-2 tbsp of water.

Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions, drain.

Add the basil, parsley and penne to the sausage mixture; toss to combine.

Serves 4

(Submitted by Pam Warren, Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook)