Zesty Penne, Sausage and Peppers

I found this in a Taste of Home magazine from a while back. It's also all over the internet.

Serves 4+
Cook Time: 25 min.

3 c. penne pasta, uncooked
1 lb. Italian sausage
1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips, bite size
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips, bite size
1 jar (24 oz.) spaghetti sauce
1 tsp. fennel seed
dash of crushed red pepper
4 oz. cream cheese, cubed
1/4 c. shredded Parmesan cheese

Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, brown sausage in a large skillet. Add peppers and stir about 5 minutes. Stir in next 3 ingredients and cook for 5 minutes. Add cream cheese and stir until melted and mixed in well.

Drain pasta and add to sausage mixture. Stir it all together and serve with grated Parmesan sprinkled on top.

Ranch Chicken Fingers

Serves 4
Prep. Time: 5 min.
Bake Time: 8 min.

Combine in a shallow dish or bowl:
1 c. breadcrumbs
1 T. Italian seasoning

Combine in another shallow dish or bowl:
1/3 c. Ranch dressing
1 t. water

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips

Dip chicken in Ranch mix, then roll in the crumbs. Plase on lightly greased non-stick pan. Bake at 425 for 8 minutes.

Great with fries and some Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce.