Pasta with Tomatoes, Sausage and Peppers

1/2 lb bowtie pasta (or try radiatore or penne)
Italian seasoning to taste
salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp bottled minced garlic
1 small or medium yellow onion coarsely chopped
1/2 medium green bell pepper coarsely chopped (more or less to taste)
2 cans tomatoes, diced
6 ounce package of Hillshire Farms Light sausage
2 optional dashes crushed red pepper flakes
dash cinnamon


1. Put water on to boil. Cook pasta per package directions.

2. In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.

3. Add garlic and onion. Sauté about 2 to 3 minutes, then add green pepper. If garlic or onions begins to brown, reduce heat! Stir frequently.

4. Meanwhile, slice the sausage into rounds, about 1/4-inch thick. Cut each round in half, creating half-moons.

5. Add sausage to pan and sauté for about 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables are tender and sausage begins to "sweat."

6. Open canned tomatoes and drain one can. Pour contents of both cans into skillet, and continue to cook over medium-high heat until contents are hot throughout.

7. Add seasonings to taste and cook another 2 to 3 minutes for flavors to meld.

8. When pasta is cooked, drain and place into a large serving bowl. Pour sauce over pasta and mix thoroughly. Serves 4 generously.

9. Note: The measurements of this recipe may be fiddled with depending upon how many diners you expect. I sometimes use more sausage, an extra can of tomatoes and/or additional pasta. If serving children, omit red pepper and shake some on at the table for a burst of heat.

mmm love pasta thanks donna

mmm love this !!! makes my mouth water