SAUSAGE AND TRI-COLOR PEPPER SAUCE FOR PASTA

Sausage and Tri-Color Pepper Sauce for Pasta image

Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound Italian sausage, pricked
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 each small green, yellow and red bell pepper, cored and sliced
1/2 teaspoon each dried thyme and rosemary, crumbled
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup chicken broth
12 ounces tubular pasta
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, to taste
1/3 cup toasted bread crumbs combined with 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

In a skillet set over moderately high heat, cook the sausages until they are browned well, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and slice.In a large skillet set over moderately high heat, heat the oil until it is hot. Add the garlic and cook it, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the peppers, herbs and salt and pepper to taste and cook the mixture, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the peppers are softened. Add the reserved sausages and broth and simmer the mixture, stirring, until the sausages are heated through. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook the pasta until it is al dente and drain. Transfer the pasta to a serving dish, add the sauce and Parmesan to taste and toss to combine. Sprinkle with the bread crumbs.