Sausage & Pasta with Basil

This is a yummy twist on traditional spaghetti.  Sorry no picture.

1 pound ground sausage
1 large  onion, chopped (I use about half an onion)
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) chopped tomatoes
12 oz spaghetti
2 to 3 tablespoons dry basil
1 to 2 tablespoons dry parsley
3/4 to 1 cup Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil


- Cook sausage until it begins to brown.  Add onion and bell pepper; continue to cook, stirring until onion is soft but not brown.  Stir in garlic, then tomatoes and their liquid.  Bring to boil; reduce heat and boil gently, uncovered, stirring often, until slightly thickened.

- Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions.  Drain well.

- In large serving bowl, combine basil, parsley, 1/2 cup of the cheese and oil.  Add spaghetti and mix lightly.  Top with sausage-tomato sauce.  Serve with remaining cheese.