Pasta with Italian Sausage and Tomato Sauce

Combining ingredients that I know my boyfriend likes always turns out well. And if it has pasta in it, it's always a winner. This concoction did not disappoint. 

Ingredients:

16 ounces pasta of choice (I used a mixture of penne and elbow macaroni.)

1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips

1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips

1/4 onion, diced

3 links mild Italian sausage, cut into 1/2-inch chunks

1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained

1 teaspoon each of dried sage, dried basil, dried thyme, garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper

1. Cook pasta according to package in a large pot of boiling water. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, combine tomatoes, herbs and seasonings over medium-low heat. Using a potato masher, gently smash the tomatoes to release the juices to make a thick sauce. Cook over a low heat until other elements of dish are ready.

2. In a deep-sided skillet over medium-high heat, sauté onion and bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper and sauté until onions are translucent and peppers are tender. Add in sausage chunks and continue cooking until sausage is done all the way through.

3. Drain pasta once cooked. Toss together tomato sauce, pasta and sausage mixture. Serve and enjoy!