Bowtie Pasta with Italian Sausage, Peppers, tomatoes and Pesto

Ingredients:
1/2 lb (225 g) bowtie pasta (farfalle)
2 tsp olive oil
1 lb sweet Italian sausage, removed from casings
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 each sweet red and yellow pepper, chopped
1/4 cup basil pesto (jarred pesto)
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese


Directions:
1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium high, heat oil. Add sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon; cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Add onions and garlic and cook until lightly browned for about 5 minutes. Add peppers then cook for additional 2 minutes.
3. Stir in pasta, reserved pasta water and basil pesto. Add tomatoes and Parmesan cheese, tossing gently.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 22-25 minutes
Makes 4 servings.


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