Penne with Peppers and Sausage

Name: Penne with Peppers and Sausage
Ingredients: 1 lb. Italian sausage, cut in 2-inch pieces; 2 red onions, sliced; 5 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 red bell peppers, diced; 2 yellow bell peppers, diced; 1 lb. Italian plum tomatoes; 3/4 cup dry red wine; 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 tsp. dried basil; 1/2 tsp. dried thyme; 1/2 tsp. dried oregano; 1/2 tsp. dried sage; 1/4 tsp. dried red chili flakes; 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 3 tbsp. chopped parsley; 1 lb. penne

17 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

1 lb. Italian sausage, cut in 2-inch pieces
2 red onions, sliced
5 cloves garlic, crushed
2 red bell peppers, diced
2 yellow bell peppers, diced
1 lb. Italian plum tomatoes
3/4 cup dry red wine
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. dried sage
1/4 tsp. dried red chili flakes
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp. chopped parsley
1 lb. penne

Directions

1

Heat a skillet over moderate heat, add sausage and cook until browned.
2

Remove sausage and drain on paper towels.
3

Discard all but 1 tablespoons of fat.
4

Add onion to fat in skillet and cook slowly until soft but not browned.
5

Add garlic and cook a minute or two more.
6

Add red and yellow bell peppers and toss to coat with oil.
7

Add tomatoes, wine, Worcestershire and seasonings.
8

Cook at a simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, adding sausage pieces toward the end of that period.
9

Uncover and cook over high heat to reduce to desired consistency.
10

In the meantime, cook penne according to package directions, until al dente.
11

Drain pasta and toss in a heated bowl with a tablespoon or so of good olive oil.
12

Serve pasta in heated bowls with sauce and a sprinkling of parsley.