Grilled Italian Sausages with Pasta and Vegetables

Ingredients

• 2 large bell pepper cut lengthwise into fourths
• 0.8 cup salad dressing italian
• 1.3 pounds ground sausage italian (4 or 5 links)
• 6 ounces penne pasta uncooked
• 4  plum tomatoes chopped (Roma)

Equipment

• grill

Directions

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.
3. Add to grill for last 10 minutes of cooking time, turning frequently, until crisp-tender.
4. Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
5. 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.
6. Sprinkle with basil.