Penne, Peppers, and Chicken-Apple Sausage Saute

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 sweet red peppers, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves cloves garlic, minced or pressed through a garlic press
• 5 links precooked chicken and apple sausage, sliced into 1/4-thick rounds
• 3 (16 ounce) packages penne pasta
• Garlic and herb seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash) to taste
• Sea salt to taste
• Ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir peppers until slightly tender, about 7 minutes. Stir in onions and cook until onions soften and turn golden, 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir sausage slices into onions and peppers, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.

Stir drained penne into sausage and onions and reduce heat to low. Season with garlic and herb seasoning, sea salt, and pepper to taste.