Quick, simple and delicious using a minimum of ingredients but delivering flavor to the max.

Another delicious recipe from our Family-Favorite Recipes Collection.

Bow Ties with Sausage and Peppers

8 ounces bow-tie pasta (farfalle)

12 ounces bulk sweet or spicy Italian sausage (if using links, remove sausage from casings)

1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

1/2 cup strong beef broth*

Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1/4 cup snipped Italian parsley (flat leaf parsley)

Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for accompaniment.

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, preferably al dente (firm to the bite). Drain and keep warm.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook sausage over medium-high heat, breaking up into bite-sized chunks, until browned; drain fat.
3. Add the bell pepper and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in the beef broth. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
5. Season to taste with salt and pepper; stir in parsley and the cooked pasta and toss gently to combine.
6. Serve immediately garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Makes 4 servings.

*Combine 1/2 cup hot water with 1 teaspoon beef base or bouillon granules. I prefer and use Redi-Base soup bases available at www.redibase.com.

Cooking Tip: Add more color to this dish by using a combination of red, green, yellow and/or orange bell peppers.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): 359.4 calories; 20% calories from fat; 8.4g total fat; 25.5mg cholesterol; 587.1mg sodium; 398.4mg potassium; 48.8g carbohydrates; 2.5g fiber; 2.6g sugar; 46.3g net carbs; 21.7g protein.

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