Speedy Mushroom and Sausage Pasta
8 oz (about 3 cups) bow-tie pasta, uncooked
1 lb sweet Italian sausage links, cut in 1-inch pieces
vegetable oil
12 oz (about 3-3/4 cups) fresh white mushrooms
1 cup coarsely chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups prepared marinara sauce
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in
large skillet cook sausage until browned and cooked through, about
10 minutes.
Remove; set aside. Drain off all but 1 tablespoon fat or add oil to
make 1 tablespoon; heat until hot. Add mushrooms, green pepper and
onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
Add reserved sausage and marinara sauce; cook until heated through,
about 5 minutes. Ladle sauce over hot pasta.
Servings: 4