3 Pepper Pasta

12 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 cup mushroom, sliced
  • 1 lb Italian sausage (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon basil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 lb penne pasta, cooked al dente

Directions

  1. 1
    (Optional) Brown the sausage well, crumbling with a fork. Remove from skillet and set aside. Remove excess grease.
  2. 2
    In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Add onion and cook to desired tenderness. (I like to cook the heck out of the onions, but you really don't have to.)
  3. 3
    Add mushrooms and garlic and cook 3-4 minutes.
  4. 4
    Add peppers and cook to desired tenderness. (I only cook the peppers for a couple of minutes because I like them to stay a little bit firm.)
  5. 5
    When the veggies are at your desired tenderness, add the red wine vinegar and sugar. If using sausage, add the meat back to the skillet.
  6. 6
    If I am using fresh basil, I add it last. However, if I am using dried basil, I add it with the mushrooms.
  7. 7
    Pour all contents over al dente penne pasta. I like to top with grated parmesan cheese.

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