Olive Garden Grilled Sausage and Peppers Rustica
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
968 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Olive Garden Grilled Sausage and Peppers Rustica
Description
This recipe cooks penne pasta al dente which is then combined with sautéed slices of Italian sausage browned to develop flavor. Sweet bell peppers and sliced onions are cooked until tender and translucent, then mingled with the browned sausage and a red pepper flake seasoning that can be adjusted to taste. Marinara sauce is added to the mixture and heated through.
Shredded mozzarella cheese is stirred in until melted, creating a creamy and cohesive sauce that coats the sausage and vegetables. The mixture is then poured over the cooked pasta, and additional mozzarella can be sprinkled on top for garnish before serving.
This dish offers a balance of savory and mild heat with tender pasta complemented by flavorful sausage and vegetables. The melting cheese adds richness, tying the components together in a classic pasta entrée suitable for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided use
- 2 bell pepper you can use red, green, yellow, or orange, sliced
- 1 cup onion sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 26 ounces marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese plus more for garnish if desired, shredded
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Place the cooked pasta in a large serving dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Slice the sausage into bite-size pieces and place them in the skillet.
- Cook the sausage until browned then remove the sausage from pan and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet.
- Add sliced peppers, onions, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Cook until the onions are transparent and the peppers have cooked until tender.
- Add browned sausage to pan and red pepper flakes and stir thoroughly.
- If you want this to be spicy, add more red pepper flakes, about 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon depending on how spicy you want.
- Add the marinara sauce to skillet and heat well.
- Add ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese and stir until the cheese is melted.
- Pour the mixture over the cooked pasta.
- Sprinkle a little shredded mozzarella cheese on top if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 968 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 968kcal | 48% |
| Carbohydrates | 102g | 34% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 2141mg | 89% |
| Potassium | 1320mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 1103IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 66mg | 73% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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