Aunt Kim's Sausage Marinara Sauce

1 lb. Italian sausage links, casing removed
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 medium yellow pepper, julienned
1 tsp. olive oil
1 can crushed tomatoes (15 ounces)
1 C. chicken broth
5 Tbsp. tomato paste
3 tsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. garlic powder

1. Oil skillet. Crumble sausage into skillet. Add onions and peppers and cook over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender.

2. Drain skillet. Add tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, sugar, basil, and garlic powder. Heat through.

3. Serve over cooked penne or pasta of your choice.