Description
This is a family favorite. I modified this recipe from an old roommate in college. She would make a vegetarian version without italian sausage. It was also wonderful. Hope you enjoy!
Ingredients
- Green Bell Pepper
- Red Bell Pepper
- Yellow Bell Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Garlic Cloves
- Red Onion
- Mushroom
- Italian Sausage
- Basil
- Sugar
- Red Wine Vinegar
- Penne Pasta
Instructions
- Brown the sausage well, crumbling with a fork
- Remove from skillet and set aside
- Remove excess grease
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil
- Add onion and cook to desired tenderness
- Add mushrooms and garlic and cook 3-4 minutes
- Add peppers and cook to desired tenderness
- When the veggies are at your desired tenderness, add the red wine vinegar and sugar
- If using sausage, add the meat back to the skillet
- If i am using fresh basil, i add it last
- However, if i am using dried basil, i add it with the mushrooms
- Pour all contents over al dente penne pasta
- I like to top with grated parmesan cheese