Olive Garden Sausage & Peppers Ziti Marinara |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs italian sausages (hot or sweet) |
1 1/3 cups green bell peppers, seeded & cut into 1-inch x 1/4-inch strips |
1 (28 ounce) can italian-style including liquid or 1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, including liquid |
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can tomato puree |
1 teaspoon garlic clove, chopped finely |
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
1/2 cup basil, fresh, chopped finely, firmly packed |
salt & pepper |
1 lb penne pasta or 1 lb ziti pasta, cooked according to package directions |
fresh parsley, chopped |
parmesan cheese, grated |
Directions:
1. Bake sausage links in oven for 20 minutes or until completely cooked. Cut sausages in half lengthwise; then cut into 1/2 slices. Result will be semi-circles of sausage. Set aside.
2. Saute pepper slices in olive oil until their crispness is lost, but not soft.
3. Chop tomatoes or use a food processor on pulse ; do not puree tomatoes.
4. Combine chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, garlic, olive oil, and fresh basil in sauce pan. Bring to a simmer. Add sausage pieces and stir well.
5. Transfer cooked, drained pasta to a large serving platter. Top with sausage & pepper marinara mixture.
6. Garnish with parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
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