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Olive Garden Grilled Sausage and Peppers Rustica
5 from 27 votes

Olive Garden Grilled Sausage and Peppers Rustica

Olive Garden Grilled Sausage and Peppers Rustica combines cooked penne pasta with sautéed Italian sausage, bell peppers, and onions in a seasoned marinara sauce enriched with melted mozzarella cheese. The dish blends the hearty, savory flavors of sausage and vegetables with tender pasta and creamy cheese for a satisfying Italian-inspired meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 968 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Place the cooked pasta in a large serving dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  3. Slice the sausage into bite-size pieces and place them in the skillet.
  4. Cook the sausage until browned then remove the sausage from pan and set aside.
  5. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet.
  6. Add sliced peppers, onions, and salt. Stir to combine.
  7. Cook until the onions are transparent and the peppers have cooked until tender.
  8. Add browned sausage to pan and red pepper flakes and stir thoroughly.
  9. 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.
  10. Add the marinara sauce to skillet and heat well.
  11. Add ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese and stir until the cheese is melted.
  12. Pour the mixture over the cooked pasta.
  13. Sprinkle a little shredded mozzarella cheese on top if desired.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 968

% 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.