Penne Pasta with Sausage and Spicy Tomato Sauce

• cup olive oil↗1⁄4 cup
• tablespoon lemon juice↗1 tablespoon
• teaspoons paprika↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• teaspoons ground cumin↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• teaspoon ground ginger↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• teaspoon oregano↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• teaspoon salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• teaspoon fresh ground pepper↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• cup canned tomato, in thick puree↗3⁄4 cup
• cup chopped cilantro1⁄3 cup
• red bell pepper, chopped↗1
• lb penne pasta↗1⁄4 lb
• lb pork sausage↗1 lb
• fresh parmesan cheese, grated↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large glass bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice with the paprika, cumin, ginger, oregano, salt, and pepper.

2. 2

   Stir in crushed tomatoes and the cilantro.

3. 3

   In a skillet, cook sausage and red peppers until pepper is almost soft.

4. 4

   Let cool while pasta is cooking In a large pot of boiling water, cook the penne pasta, about 12 minutes or al dente.

5. 5

   Add sausage and pepper to tomato sauce.

6. 6

   Drain, then toss penne with the tomato sauce.

7. 7

   Serve with parmigiano cheese.