- 8 ounces spaghetti or linguini
- 1/2 pound sweet Italian sausages
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
(optional)
- 1/2 cup onions coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup green bell peppers chopped
- 1 15-ounce jar marinara sauce
- 1 4-ounce can mushrooms sliced,
drained (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Parmesan cheese grated
Cook spaghetti or linguini according to
package directions; drain, return to pot,
cover and keep warm if necessary.
Meanwhile, in a 10-inch skillet over medium
heat, brown sausage, breaking up meat as it
cooks. Transfer sausage to paper towels to
drain; set aside. Remove all but 1
tablespoon of the drippings.
In drippings or oil, sauté onion and green
pepper for about 7 minutes or until
softened. Add sauce, sausage, mushrooms and
sugar. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer
for 5 to 10 minutes to blend flavors.
Place drained pasta in a serving bowl. Pour
sauce over; toss if desired. Serve with
Parmesan cheese.
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