Sausage & Bell Pepper Penne

My own little creation

I have been making this dish since me and DH were first married.  When I first created it, it became one of our favorite dishes, but now I rarely make it.  I still find it super satisfying, especially considering how easy it is to make.  Serve with a light Caesar salad on the side.

Ingredients:

• 13.25 oz penne pasta
• 16 oz spaghetti sauce
• 4 oz. Italian sausage
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• ½ cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese

Directions:

• Cook pasta until al dente.  Meanwhile, cook sausage in heavy saucepan until browned.  The last few minutes of cooking, add mushrooms and bell peppers to pan. 
• Drain fat from saucepan and add spaghetti sauce to heat through.  Pour sauce mixture over noodles and stir to mix.  Serve.  Top each serving with Mozzarella cheese, to taste.