"For a one-pot pasta dinner that was streamlined without sacrificing flavor, we started by browning Italian sausage, onion, and green bell pepper just until the sausage was no longer pink. Then we stirred in tomato sauce, water, and our pasta. Using jarred sauce kept things simple, while a… read more..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 pound hot or sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
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1 onion, chopped fine
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1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
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1 (25-ounce) jar tomato sauce
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3 1/2 cups water
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1 pound ziti
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
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Salt and pepper