Chicken & Sausage Skilletini

Serves 4 to 6

2 T. olive oil

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed

1/2 lb. spicy ground pork sausage

1 red onion, thinly sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 red pepper, sliced

14-1/2 oz. can diced tomatoes

3 T. brown sugar, packed

1/2 t. dried oregano

1 t. dried basil

1/8 t. salt

1/8 t. pepper

16-oz. pkg. linguine pasta, cooked

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, sausage, onion, garlic and pepper; cook until chicken and sausage are cooked through. Drain. Add remaining ingredients except pasta; simmer for 5 minutes. Add cooked pasta to skillet; simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

For an easy beginning to a savory meal, set out a piping-hot loaf of Italian bread and a little dish of olive oil sprinkled with Italian seasoning for dipping.