Before starting, wash and dry all produce. In Step 4, use the following heat guide to determine what spice level you prefer: add 1/8 tsp for warm, 1/4 tsp for hot and 1/2 tsp for spicy! Add 10 cups water and 2 tsp salt in a large pot (NOTE: use same amount for 4ppl). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Core, then cut peppers into 1/2-inch pieces. Strip 1 tbsp thyme leaves (dbl for 4ppl) from sprigs. Peel, then mince or grate garlic

Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp oil (dbl for 4ppl), then sausage. Cook, breaking up sausage into smaller pieces, until no pink remains, 5-6 min.**

Add linguine to the pot of boiling water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 9-11 min. Drain and return to the same pot, off heat.

When sausage is done, transfer to a plate and set aside. Add another 1/2 tbsp oil (dbl for 4ppl) to the same pan, then onions and peppers. Cook, stirring often, until veggies are softened, 4-5 min. Add garlic, thyme leaves and 1/8 tsp chili flakes. (NOTE: Reference heat guide.) Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 1 min.

Add cooked sausage and diced tomatoes. Stir together. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened, 6-7 min.

Add sauce to the pot with linguine, then season with salt and pepper. Toss together. Divide sausage linguine between bowls and sprinkle over the Parmesan.