Sausage and Pepper Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
539 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Sausage and Pepper Pasta
Description
Ground pork is cooked in olive oil with fennel, red pepper flakes, oregano, thyme, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper until fully browned and fragrant. Chopped red and green bell peppers are added later to soften slightly, maintaining some bite. Cooked gemelli pasta is tossed with the meat and vegetable mixture along with marinara sauce to bind the components.
The dish is finished by topping with cubed mozzarella cheese before serving, which melts into pockets of creaminess contrasting the saucy pasta and seasoned sausage. This creates a warm, comforting plate that highlights bold Italian-inspired flavors and textures.
This pasta works well for a filling weeknight meal or casual gathering, offering familiar ingredients combined attractively with fresh herbs and spices for balance. The use of gemelli pasta helps sauce cling well to each bite.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces gemelli pasta
- 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 tablespoons fennel ground
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 4 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese cubed
Instructions
- Cook the pasta one minute shy of the directions, drain and do not rinse.
- Add the olive oil to a large skillet on medium-high heat along with the ground pork, fennel, red pepper flakes, oregano, thyme, salt, black pepper, garlic and onion and cook for 5-6 minutes, until cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- Add in the bell peppers and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until softened, stir in the marinara sauce and pasta, top with mozzarella cheese and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 539 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 539kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1820mg | 76% |
| Potassium | 1347mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 2330IU | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 82.9mg | 92% |
| Calcium | 224mg | 22% |
| Iron | 4.4mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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