Description
This Sausage Pepper Pasta recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines savory Italian sausage with colorful bell peppers and tangy tomatoes, all tossed with penne pasta and topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 16 ounces 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 mostly browned, about 6 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add Vegetables: Add diced onions to the skillet and cook until slightly tender. Then, add sliced bell peppers, diced tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Cook until peppers are softened, about 8-10 minutes.
- Combine: Return drained pasta to the pot. Transfer the sausage and pepper mixture to the pot. Mix well, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve: Serve the pasta topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 468
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 932mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 57mg
