Smoked Sausage and Pepper Pasta

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1- 14.5 oz. can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 1- 8 oz. can tomato sauce
• 1 tsp. Creole seasoning
• 8 oz. fettuccine noodles, cooked and kept warm

In a large skillet, combine sausage, peppers, and onion; cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Add broth, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, and Creole seasoning; cook for 5-7 minutes or until heated through. Toss with fettuccine before serving.

Serves: 4-6

recipe from www.cookingwithpauladeen.com- Nov/Dec 2010 issue