Italian Sausage with Peppers

Makes 4 Servings

Ingredients

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
1 fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 cup canned diced tomatoes
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 pound cooked Italian pork sausage (hot, sweet, or a combination)
2 cups penne pasta
1/4 cup chopped basil
2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley

In a large non-stick skillet, heat the oil.  Sauté the onion, bell peppers, and
fennel until the vegetables turn golden, 8-10 minutes.  Add the garlic and sauté
1-2 minutes longer.  Stir in the tomato, salt, and pepper.  Reduce the heat
and simmer, stirring occasionally.  Add the sausage; simmer covered, stirring
occasionally, until the flavors are blended, about 20 minutes.  If the sauce
becomes too dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of water.  Meanwhile, cook the penne
according to directions; drain.  Add the basil, parsley, and penne to the
sausage mixture; toss to combine.

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