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Italian Sausage and Peppers Pasta
Italian Sausage and Peppers Pasta is an easy weeknight meal that is laced with peppers, broccoli, garlic, Italian Sausage, and marinara!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 709 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 lb. pasta
- 1 lb. sweet Italian sausage
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 green bell pepper diced
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper diced
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets optional
- Parmesan cheese for garnish optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta until al dente and drain. Set aside.
- While pasta is cooking, break apart Italian Sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in onion and garlic. Stir. Once Sausage is completely browned, add in bell peppers. Cook another 2 minutes to soften slightly.
- Pour in marinara sauce, water and spices. Add in broccoli, if desired. Stir and simmer covered for about 10 minutes, OR until broccoli is cooked to your liking.
- Toss with cooked pasta and top with parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
709kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
81g
(27%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
1394mg
(58%)
Potassium
1046mg
(30%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
825IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
69.1mg
(77%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
4.1mg
(23%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 709
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 709kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 81g | 27% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1394mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 1046mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 825IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 69.1mg | 77% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4.1mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.