Italian Sausage and Peppers Pasta
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4.5
Italian Sausage and Peppers Pasta
Description
This recipe blends pasta cooked to al dente with a robust sauce built from sweet Italian sausage browned alongside onion and garlic. The addition of green and yellow bell peppers provides a mild sweetness and slight crunch. The sauce incorporates a jar of marinara, water to loosen the mixture, and dried oregano and basil for herbal notes. The optional broccoli florets cook gently in the sauce, lending freshness and subtle bitterness.
The cooking method involves browning the sausage and softening the vegetables before simmering the mixture with the sauce and broccoli to meld flavors. Tossing the cooked pasta with the sauce ensures each bite is thoroughly coated. A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese adds a savory, creamy touch and can be added to taste.
This pasta dish can be served immediately as a filling main course. The balance of meat, vegetables, and herbs makes it a hearty, satisfying meal that combines simple ingredients into a cohesive flavor profile without additional seasoning complexities.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. pasta
- 1 lb. Italian sausage sweet
- 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 optional, florets
- Parmesan Cheese optional, for garnish
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.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 709 kcal
% 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.
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