Sausage and Pepper Pasta
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5.0
57 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
576 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Sausage and Pepper Pasta
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This sausage and pepper pasta is filled with Italian sausage and colorful bell peppers, all served over pasta in a tomato sauce. The perfect hearty meal to feed a crowd!
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Ingredients
- 1 package Italian sausage links sweet or mild
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter divided use
- 2 cups sliced bell peppers any color you like
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 16 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespons chopped parsley.
Instructions
- Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large pan, place the sausages in the pan and cook them according to package directions.
- Cut the sausages into slices.
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions.
- Melt one tablespoon of butter in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the peppers and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook for 5-6 minuted or until peppers have softened and are lightly browned. Remove the peppers from the pan.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of butter and onion to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until onions are softened.
- Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the tomato sauce and Italian seasoning to the pan and bring to a simmer.
- Drain the pasta and toss with the tomato sauce.
- Arrange the sliced sausage and peppers over the pasta. Sprinkle with parmesan and parsley, then serve.
Notes
- I use mild Italian sausages or sweet Italian sausages for this recipe.
- I like a combination of red, yellow and green bell peppers because it's visually appealing, but feel free to use whichever colors of peppers that you have on hand.
- Any short pasta will work for this recipe, such as penne, rigatoni or rotini.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
576kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
662mg
(28%)
Potassium
830mg
(24%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
2440IU
(49%)
Vitamin C
85.6mg
(95%)
Calcium
112mg
(11%)
Iron
3.3mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 576 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 576kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 662mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 830mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2440IU | 49% |
| Vitamin C | 85.6mg | 95% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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57 reviews
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