Pasta with Sausage and Peppers
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
517 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Pasta with Sausage and Peppers
Description
This dish starts by browning Italian sausage links to render flavor and partial cooking, then slicing them into medallions to finish cooking and develop additional caramelization. Bell pepper and onion sliced into thin strips are cooked until just softened, adding texture and sweetness to balance the savory sausage. Adding pasta sauce and herbs creates a herbaceous, lightly spicy base.
Cooked penne pasta provides a sturdy vehicle for the rich sausage and pepper sauce, complementing the hearty ingredients with its shape and bite. The crumbled feta topping adds a tangy, salty contrast to the savory sausage and sweet peppers, enhancing layers of flavor. Fresh parsley can add a bright herb finish.
This meal suits an easy weeknight dinner or casual gathering. The balance of textures from tender vegetables, firm pasta, and meaty sausage make it satisfying without being heavy. The use of dried herbs and jarred sauce simplifies preparation without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 Italian sausage $2.40, links; about ½ lb
- 1 Tbsp neutral cooking oil $0.04, generic cooking oil
- 1 red bell pepper $1.50
- 1 yellow onion $0.37
- 1 oz. jar pasta sauce $1.67
- 1/2 tsp basil $0.05, dried
- 1/2 tsp oregano $0.05, dried
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper $0.02
- 1/2 lb. penne pasta $0.67
- 1 oz. feta cheese $0.69, crumbled
- 1 Tbsp parsley $0.10, chopped, optional
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium. Add the cooking oil and sausage links to the skillet and cook the sausage for a few minutes on each side, or until well browned (it does not need to be cooked through at this point).
- Remove the sausage to a clean cutting board and slice the sausage into medallions. Return the sausage to the skillet and continue to cook until the sausage is cooked through and browned on the cut sides. Remove the sausage to a clean plate.
- Meanwhile, slice the bell pepper and onion into thin strips. Add the sliced onion and bell pepper to the skillet after removing the sausage. Stir and cook the vegetables over medium heat, just until they begin to soften slightly.
- Add the sausage back to the skillet along with the pasta sauce, basil, oregano, and red pepper to the skillet. Stir everything to combine and heat through.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta. Once boiling, add the pasta and continue to boil until tender (about 7 minutes). Drain the pasta in a colander, then add it to the skillet and stir to combine with the sauce.
- Top the skillet with crumbled feta and chopped parsley (if desired), then serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 517 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bowl | |
| Calories | 517kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Sodium | 1310mg | 55% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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