Penne with Turkey Sausage & Peppers

2 tsp canola oil
1 lb uncooked Italian turkey sausage links
1 cup chopped onion (about 1/2 onion)
1 16 oz bag frozen pepper strips
1 cup water
1 4.5oz can diced tomatoes
1 Tbs. dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 lb. dried penne pasta

1. Heat a pan on medium high. Add oil and sausage cook until brown on all sides, 4 minutes. Stir in onion; saute for 1 minute. Add peppers, water, tomatoes, basil, oregano, garlic powder, black pepper and Worcestershire sauce. Cover; bring ingredients to a boil. Lower heat; simmer 10 minutes.
2. Remove sausages; slice. Return to pan and simmer, uncovered for 20 minutes, or until liquid is slightly thickened. Cook pasta according to directions on package; drain and return to pot. Toss sausage mixture with pasta. Serves 8.

Nutrition per serving: 231 calories, 11g protein, 5g fat, 35g carbs, 41mg calcium, 5mg iron, 471mg sodium

Parents magazine, Jan 2010

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