Ziti with Italian Sausage and Red Peppers

== Description ==
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
This Y-group is international. Good food from all parts of the world. A place where we can share the wonderful food from all over the world.
* Serves 4
== Ingredients ==
* 8 oz ziti (or any other fancy tubular pasta)
* 1 jar (about 6-8 oz.) roasted red peppers
* 2 Italian sausage links, about 4 oz
* 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
* 2 tsp fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried thyme
* 1 large tomato, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
* 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
* ⅛ tsp salt
== Directions ==
# Squeeze sausages out of casings, break meat into small pieces.
# Sauté over medium high heat until browned, about 3 minutes.
# Remove pan from heat, stir in garlic and thyme.
# Add pasta to 3 qt boiling water with 1½ tsp salt. Cook until al dente.
# While the pasta is cooking, drain and cut peppers in thin strips. Reserve juice.
# Return skillet with meat to heat.
# Add peppers, tomato, vinegar, and ⅛ tsp salt.
# Add a small amount of pepper juice.
# Simmer until this thickens and is reduced by about ½ - takes 5–7 minutes.
# Drain pasta, return it to the pot, add sauce.
# Cover the pot and let pasta stand for 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
# Serve topped with grated romano or Parmesan cheese.
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