Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds hot or sweet Italian sausage links1 medium onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, cut into strips1 garlic clove, minced1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained6 cups water2 to 2-1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried thyme

Preparation

Remove casings from sausage; cut into 1-in. pieces. In a Dutch oven, brown sausage over medium heat. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute onion and green pepper in drippings until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.

Return sausage to the pan; stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.