Grilled Italian Sausages with Pasta and Vegetables

 

1 1/4

pounds Italian sausage links (4 or 5 links)

2

large bell peppers, cut lengthwise into fourths

3/4

cup Italian dressing

2

cups uncooked penne pasta (6 ounces)

4

plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped

2

tablespoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves

• 1 Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Grill sausages 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning frequently, until no longer pink in center.
• 2 Brush bell pepper pieces with about 2 tablespoons of the dressing. Add to grill for last 10 minutes of cooking time, turning frequently, until crisp-tender.
• 3 Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• 4 Cut sausages into 1/2-inch slices; cut bell peppers into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Toss pasta, sausages, bell peppers, tomatoes and remaining dressing. Sprinkle with basil.