Ingredients

  • 1 lb hot Italian turkey sausage link (about 4)
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut in chunks
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, cut in chunks
  • 1 large onion, cut in chunks
  • 2 ounces white mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 (14 -16 ounce) can tomatoes
  • 1 yellow squash, cut in rounds
  • 2 zucchini, cut in rounds
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Italian spices (a mix of oregano, basil and thyme)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/2 lb penne pasta, cooked

Method

  • Place sausage links along with 1/2 cup of water in non-stick dutch oven. Prick skins. Heat to a boil and cook, turning once until sausages are grey and begin to give off liquid.
  • Add onion chunks and continue to boil.
  • When onion is tender, add mushrooms and peppers.
  • Cook until peppers are almost tender; add squash and zucchini.
  • Continue to cook at a boil to evaporate liquid.
  • When liquid is almost gone, remove sausages, cut each into 4 or 5 chunks, and add back to pot.
  • Add tomatoes with their juice, tomato paste and spices. Stir and heat through.
  • Serve over cooked pasta.