Sunday, December 14, 2008

Smoked Sausage & Peppers Supreme

1 package smoked sausage (I Like Hillshire Farms)
1 (16 ounce) box penne or bow tie pasta
2 red bell peppers, sliced into strips
1 yellow bell peppers, sliced into strips
1 orange bell peppers, sliced into strips
2 large red onions, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
1/4 cup capers
2 tablespoons olive oil
4-6 cloves garlic, minced
chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper
asiago cheese or parmesan cheese, grated

Cook Pasta according to package instructions and drain.

Slice the smoked sausage and cook in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.

Drain off grease and set aside.

In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add in the onions and cook till translucent.
Add in the all of the peppers and continue to cook till just tender.
Cut heat down to medium.
Add in the saugage, garlic, basil and capers.
Cook another 2-3 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine the pasta and the sausage/pepper mixture.
Top with grated cheese.
Serve with a ceasar salad, hot bread and a good red wine!

Great in the summer when peppers are not as expensive!