Johnsonville® Italian Sausage and Pepper Medley Pasta

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All the important food groups are represented in this satisfying pasta dish. The veggies are represented with a fantastic mix of bell peppers, carrots, and tomatoes. Johnsonville Mild Italian Sausage does a flavorful job of representing the meats. Throw in your favorite pasta, and you’ve got yourself a well-balanced example of an awesome meal!

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Lunch, Dinner, Pasta, Italian Sausage

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1 package
JOHNSONVILLE® Mild Italian Sausage
3 tablespoons
olive oil
1
sweet onion, diced
1
red bell pepper, julienned
1
green pepper, julienned
4 cloves
garlic, minced
1 teaspoon
dried thyme
1 teaspoon
dried basil
1 medium
carrot, finely shredded
2 cans
(28 ounce each) crushed tomatoes
1 package
(12 ounce) pasta, any type
salt to taste
Parmesan cheese

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.