Ziti with Italian Sausage and Red Peppers

Description
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

This Y-group is international. Good food from all parts of the world. A place where we can share the wonderful food from all over the world.
 * Serves 4

Ingredients

 * 8 oz ziti (or any other fancy tubular pasta)
 * 1 jar (about 6-8 oz.) roasted red peppers
 * 2 Italian sausage links, about 4 oz
 * 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
 * 2 tsp fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried thyme
 * 1 large tomato, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
 * 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
 * ⅛ tsp salt

Directions

 * 1) Squeeze sausages out of casings, break meat into small pieces.
 * 2) Sauté over medium high heat until browned, about 3 minutes.
 * 3) Remove pan from heat, stir in garlic and thyme.
 * 4) Add pasta to 3 qt boiling water with 1½ tsp salt. Cook until al dente.
 * 5) While the pasta is cooking, drain and cut peppers in thin strips. Reserve juice.
 * 6) Return skillet with meat to heat.
 * 7) Add peppers, tomato, vinegar, and ⅛ tsp salt.
 * 8) Add a small amount of pepper juice.
 * 9) Simmer until this thickens and is reduced by about ½ - takes 5–7 minutes.
 * 10) Drain pasta, return it to the pot, add sauce.
 * 11) Cover the pot and let pasta stand for 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
 * 12) Serve topped with grated romano or Parmesan cheese.