Johnsonville® Italian Sausage and Pepper Medley Pasta

Johnsonville® Italian Sausage and Pepper Medley Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 package
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3
tablespoons
olive oil
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1
sweet onion, diced
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1
red bell pepper, julienned
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1
green pepper, julienned
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4
cloves
garlic, minced
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1
teaspoon
dried thyme
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1
teaspoon
dried basil
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1
medium
carrot, finely shredded
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2
cans
(28 ounce each) crushed tomatoes
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1
package
(12 ounce) pasta, any type
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salt to taste
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Parmesan cheese
Directions
Place oil in a sauce pan with onions, peppers and garlic. Cook over medium heat until onions are translucent about 10 minutes.
Add the thyme, basil and carrot and cook 5 minutes more.
Add the tomatoes and bring to a boil.
Lower heat to medium low and cook for 30 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
Spray a separate skillet with cooking spray. Add the sausage. Cook over medium-high heat until browned, about 5 minutes, turning links often.
Reduce heat to medium low. Carefully add ½ cup water to skillet. Cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes or until sausage internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Let sausage cool slightly and then slice into coins and add to sauce.
Prepare favorite pasta according to package directions.
Serve sauce over pasta and garnish with Parmesan cheese.