Description
This Sausage Pepper Pasta is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines savory Italian sausage with colorful bell peppers in a delicious tomato-based sauce. Tossed with penne pasta and topped with Parmesan cheese, it’s a satisfying meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 16 ounce penne pasta
- Salt for water
Sausage Pepper Mixture:
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 15–ounce cans diced tomatoes
- 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
For Serving:
- Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Cook the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned, about 6 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Add Veggies and Seasoning: Add the diced onions to the skillet and cook until tender. Then, add the sliced bell peppers, diced tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Cook until the peppers have softened, about 8-10 minutes.
- Combine Everything: Return the drained pasta to the pot. Add the sausage and pepper mixture, mixing well. If needed, add pasta water gradually until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve: Serve the pasta hot, topped with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
