Hot and Spicy Sausage Sauce over Linguine

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons olive oil
8 ounces hot Italian sausage links, casings removed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small green or red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 can (14.5-oz.) pasta-ready chunky tomatoes
1 package (9 oz.) BUITONI Refrigerated All Natural Linguine
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

HEAT oil in large skillet. Add sausage; cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Drain.

ADD bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Reduce heat to low. Stir in tomatoes; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes or until flavors are blended.

PREPARE pasta according to package directions. Top with sauce; sprinkle with cheese.

FOR FREEZE AHEAD:
PREPARE as above; do not prepare pasta. Cover; freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator.

HEAT in medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.

PREPARE pasta according to package directions. Top with sauce; sprinkle with cheese.