Spicy Rainbow Penne

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 4 Italian sausages, sliced
• 1/2 red bell pepper and 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 3/4 c sliced fresh okra
• 1/4 c onion, chopped
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1 tsp dried italian seasoning
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 large beef steak tomato,chopped
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
• 1/4 cup vegetable broth
• Whole wheat Penne pasta, cooked to package directions
• freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Place olive oil in large skillet, add sausage, bell peppers, zucchini, okra, onion, saute until vegetables are tender.
2. Add in seasonings and tomatoes.
3. Stir in balsamic and vegetable broth, cover and simmer on low 20 minutes.
4. Toss with pasta and top with parmesan cheese.