Fusilli with Broccolini, Red Peppers, and Sweet Italian Sausage

1/3 pound ground sweet Italian sausage
1 cup red bell peppers, cut up into 1/2 inch squares
9 cloves minced garlic
2 lbs broccolini (florets cut into bite-size pieces, and stalk into 1/4 inch thick pieces)
1/2 cup of water
1 tbs olive oil
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
salt and pepper to taste


Bring 4 quarts of water and a little salt to a boil. Add Fusilli and cook to al dente. While pasta is cooking heat a large pan to medium-high heat and fry sausage until brown - about five minutes. Add garlic, bell peppers, salt, pepper, and fry for two minutes. Turn heat to high, and add broccolini and water and heat covered for an additional two minutes. Remove lid and cook until broccolini is tender and liquid is evaporated- stirring frequently. Stir pot together with pasta, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutritional Benefits:
Whole grain pasta: High in fiber.
Red Bell Peppers: High in vitamin A and C, and contains fiber.
Garlic: Lowers colesteral (raises good HDL levels, and prevents bad LDL colesteral from building up on arterial walls. Thought to prevent cancer, infection, and the common cold.
Broccolini: High in vitamin C, also contains vitamin A, iron, and fiber.