Toasted Angel Hair with Sausage

I had this dish at my sister-in-law, Leila's, house and loved it! So I made it myself (and still loved it). It's so fresh and it's really easy to make. And it makes a ton, so you'll have a lot of leftovers.

You'll need:

1 lb. bulk hot Italian sausage (I think getting the hot kind really makes a difference. It wasn't as good using mild.)

2 medium red bell peppers

1 lb. angel hair pasta

3 garlic cloves

5.25 c. reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 c. fresh basil (This is the key ingredient!!!)

1 oz. parmesan cheese

1.) Cook sausage in the biggest skillet you have over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, or until it's no longer pink. Break it into crumbles as you cook it. When it's done, remove it from the skillet and set aside.

2.) Cut the bell peppers into thin julienne strips, removing all the seeds.

3.) Add pasta to the same skillet you cooked the sausage in and toast 8-10 minutes, stirring after each 2-minute interval. This is really hard to do without making a mess (especially if your skillet is a little small). Press garlic over pasta and add broth, all the peppers, and the cooked sausage. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat. Simmer vigorously 5-6 minutes or until pasta is tender.

4.) As pasta simmers, chop basil, reserving half for garnish. When pasta is tender, remove from heat and stir in remaining basil.

5.) To serve, top with cheese and garnish with the remaining basil.

Serves 8

BON APPETIT!

love,

Jillian