Bell Pepper and Chicken Apple Sausage Fusili

Chicken Apple Sausage (Aidell's brand)
Tri-color Bell Peppers
Organic Fusili Pasta (I like the one from Trader Joe's)
Garlic Flavored Olive Oil
Trader Joe's Vodka Sauce (A type of tomato sauce, a little thinner base than marinara but with more chunks of diced tomato. Trader Joe's version is much healthier than regular grocery stores)
Diced Green Onion
One Fresh Lime







I really enjoy finding healthier alternatives to everyday foods. This Chicken Apple Sausage made by Aidells is an example (because it's not beef or pork sausage, which is higher in saturated fats). The apple gives it a bit of a sweet taste, which works really well in contrast with the tangy bell peppers. This dish is also good with sauteed chicken breast as an alternative. I simply sauteed the diced bell peppers (red, yellow, and orange) and the sliced sausage in a bit of garlic flavored olive oil. Then, I added some Trader Joe's Vodka Sauce to coat and some cooked organic fusili pasta. I let everything simmer together for a couple minutes, then throw in some green onion to taste. Afterward, I squeezed a little lime juice onto my plate, just to add a little more of a tangy accent taste.
If you have the luxury of having some fresh Parmeggiano-Reggiano cheese, grate some on top!
Tags: dinner, pasta