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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From Olive Garden Recipe Card. I love Italian Sausage & Peppers. I love pasta. È un'unione fatta nel cielo! Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs sweet sausages or 1 1/2 lbs hot italian sausages, links |
1 1/3 cups green bell peppers, seeded & cut into 1 x 1/4 strips |
28 ounces italian-style tomatoes (including liquid) or 28 ounces plum tomatoes (including liquid) |
10 3/4 ounces 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 ziti pasta or 1 lb penne pasta, cooked according to package directions |
fresh parsley, chopped |
parmesan cheese, grated |
Directions:
1. Pre-heat oven to 350ºF.
2. 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.
3. SAUTE pepper slices in olive oil until their crispness is lost, but not soft.
4. CHOP tomatoes or use a food processor on “pulse”; do not puree tomatoes.
5. COMBINE chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, garlic, olive oil and fresh basil in sauce pan. Bring to a simmer. Add sausage pieces and stir well.
6. TRANSFER cooked, drained pasta to large serving platter. Top with sausage & pepper marinara mixture.
7. GARNISH with parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
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