Italian Sausage and Peppers Pasta Skillet
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
201 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Italian Sausage and Peppers Pasta Skillet
Description
The recipe starts by browning Italian sausage in a skillet until fully cooked, developing a savory base. The sausage is then removed and the same skillet is used to tenderize chopped onion, green bell pepper, and carrot, sautéed with salt and pepper until soft. Meanwhile, fusilli pasta is cooked separately until al dente according to package instructions.
Once the vegetables are cooked, the pasta, robust tomato pasta sauce, and cooked sausage are combined in the skillet and stirred together, allowing the flavors to meld. Just before serving, the dish is topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped basil, adding savory depth and fragrant freshness.
This skillet meal balances the sweet bell peppers and caramelized onions with the spicy sausage and rich tomato sauce. It provides a satisfying texture with tender pasta and bite-sized vegetables. The recipe is suitable for a comforting family dinner or an easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 onion chopped, medium
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 carrot diced
- salt to taste, freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- 2 cups fusilli pasta or your favorite pasta
- 24 oz tomato pasta sauce Ragu Homestyle Thick and Hearty Roasted Garlic brand
- Parmesan Cheese to taste
- basil chopped, fresh leaves
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown sausage over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes or until cooked through. Move cooked sausage to a plate.
- To the same skillet, add chopped onion, bell pepper and carrot and cook over medium heat. Season with salt and black pepper. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender, about 7-8 minutes.
- While vegetables are sauteing, cook pasta according to package instructions. Place pasta in boiling water, cover and cook for about 7 minutes for "al dente".
- When the vegetables are done, add cooked pasta, pasta sauce, and cooked sausage to the skillet, and stir well.
- Just before serving, grate Parmesan cheese on top and sprinkle freshly chopped basil leaves.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 201 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 133g | |
| Calories | 201kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 15.6g | 5% |
| Protein | 10.2g | 20% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5g | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.5g | 44% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 681mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3.8g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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