Tony's Table: Tortellini & Peppers

Ingredients:

3 links Italian sausage

3 oz. red bell peppers, cored and diced

3 oz. green bell peppers, cored and diced

3 oz. yellow bell peppers, cored and diced

3 oz. orange bell peppers, cored and diced

1 Italian hot pepper, chopped

1 medium tomato, sliced and diced

3 cloves garlic, chopped fine

3 oz. olive oil

8 oz. tortellini

 Prepare Pasta:

- Add tortellini to a pot of salted boiling water

- Cook until they float, about 6-8 minutes

- Reserve about 2 oz. of the water when done

 Prepare Meat:

- Remove sausages from their links and cut into small pieces

- Heat a small amount of olive oil in a deep saute pan, then add sausages

- Once browned, remove from pan and set aside

 Prepare Peppers:

- Degrease saute pan, then heat the rest of the olive oil over low heat

- Add garlic and cook until it's translucent and slightly browned

- Add salt, pepper and red pepper flakes to taste, then add diced bell peppers

- Saute 6-7 minutes, then add diced tomato and browned sausages along with the reserved pasta water

- Add cooked tortellini and stir to combine

- Allow to simmer for about 2-3 minutes, then serve