3/4poundziti pastaprepared according to the package directions
5cupsmarinara sauce
2tablespoonschopped parsley
1/4cupParmesan cheese
Instructions
Bake or pan-fry the sausages until fully cooked; drain and cool. Halve the sausages lengthwise and cut them into 1/2-inch slices.
In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the bell peppers in 2 tablespoons olive oil until they are no longer crisp, but not yet soft.
In a heavy saucepan, combine the tomatoes, tomato puree, garlic, 4 tablespoons of olive oil, and fresh basil and bring to a light simmer over medium heat. Add the sautéed peppers and cooked sausage and let simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
Serve the pasta topped with the sausage, peppers, and marinara sauce and garnish each plate with parsley and Parmesan.