Chicken Sausage, Peppers & Tomatoes with linguine

what you need

1/2

lb.  linguine, uncooked

1

pkg.  (12 oz.) chicken sausage links, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices

3

 bell peppers (assorted colors), coarsely chopped

3

 tomatoes, chopped

1/4

cup  KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided

make it

COOK pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.

MEANWHILE, cook sausage and peppers in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 4 to 6 min. or until sausage is heated through and peppers are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 5 to 6 min. or until tomatoes are softened, stirring occasionally.

DRAIN pasta. Add to skillet with 2 Tbsp. cheese; mix lightly. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

SPECIAL EXTRA

Add 1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves or Italian seasoning to the cooked sausage mixture along with the tomatoes

* * I used turkey sausage instead of chicken sausage.
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