Lightened-up Italian Sausage and Peppers Pasta

In a large pot bring about 6 cups of water to a boil, add pasta and cook until tender. This will probably take about 10 minutes, but refer to your package instructions. Drain pasta.

Meanwhile in a large skillet over medium heat, add 1/3 of the olive oil, as well as the bell pepper, onions and sausage. Cook until vegetables are tender and sausage is cooked, about 10 minutes.

Toss cooked pasta with remaining 2/3 of the olive oil into the skillet with the vegetables and sausage. Mix together until well combined.

Serve immediately. Top with basil and Parmesan cheese if desired.