Hot and Spicy Sausage Sauce over Linguine

HOT AND SPICY SAUSAGE SAUCE OVER LINGUINE

This extremely easy-to-make sauce uses only a handful of ingredients. Serve with warm crusty bread, a mixed green salad and a drink for a satisfying meal.

INGREDIENTS

2 teaspoons olive oil 8 ounces hot Italian sausage links, casings removed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 small green or red bell pepper, cut into strips 1 can (14.5-oz.) pasta-ready chunky tomatoes 1 package (9 oz.) BUITONI Refrigerated Linguine 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

HEAT oil in large skillet. Add sausage; cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Drain. ADD bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Reduce heat to low. Stir in tomatoes; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes or until flavors are blended. PREPARE pasta according to package directions. Top with sauce; sprinkle with cheese.

FOR FREEZE AHEAD:

PREPARE as above; do not prepare pasta. Cover; freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator. HEAT in medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through. PREPARE pasta according to package directions. Top with sauce; sprinkle with cheese.

Serving Size: 4

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