Hot and Spicy Sausage Sauce over Linguine

Description
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.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Serving Size: 4

Ingredients

 * 2 teaspoons olive oil
 * 8 ounces hot Italian sausage links, casings removed and cut into ½ inch pieces
 * 1 small green or red bell pepper, cut into strips
 * 1 can (14½ oz) pasta-ready chunky tomatoes
 * 1 package (9 oz) Buitoni refrigerated linguine
 * ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

 * 1) Heat oil in large skillet.
 * 2) Add sausage; cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink.
 * 3) Drain.
 * 4) Add bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
 * 5) Reduce heat to low.
 * 6) Stir in tomatoes; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes or until flavors are blended.
 * 7) Prepare pasta according to package directions.
 * 8) Top with sauce; sprinkle with cheese.

To freeze ahead

 * 1) Prepare as above; do not prepare pasta.
 * 2) Cover; freeze for up to 2 months.
 * 3) Thaw overnight in refrigerator.
 * 4) Heat in medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
 * 5) Prepare pasta according to package directions.
 * 6) Top with sauce; sprinkle with cheese.