6 ounces turkey sausage links
8 ounces of whole-wheat bow tie pasta or other like pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 medium green bell pepper, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 cup sliced mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes
2 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Directions
In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat, turning frequently, for 10 minutes. Remove sausage; drain on paper towels. Cut into 1-inch pieces. Cover with foil to keep warm. Wipe skillet clean.
Cook pasta according to package.
While pasta is cooking, in same skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Cook, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and basil. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
Drain pasta in a colander. Place pasta on a serving platter. Add sausage to vegetable mixture and spoon over pasta. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Serves 4
