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Sausage and Peppers Pasta
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Sausage and Peppers Pasta

An easy dinner made with only a few ingredients, this Sausage and Peppers Pasta is filled with tons of flavor from Italian sausage, fresh bell peppers, and tomatoes.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 640 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb penne pasta or other short cut pasta
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 18 ounce Italian sausage mild, package
  • 3 bell pepper I like colored) seeded and diced
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • Parmesan Cheese for topping, freshly grated

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Salt generously, then add the pasta. Cook until al dente. Drain and return to the pot.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausages and fry until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove from the pan to a cutting board. Let the sausages cool slightly, then cut them into 3/4” to 1” pieces. Set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the bell peppers and onion. Cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, the sliced sausage, the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Stir it all together and simmer on low for about 15 minutes.
  5. Pour the sausage mixture over the cooked and drained pasta and stir to combine.
  6. Serve topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide. Nutrition information does not include toppings.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of recipe Calories 640kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 70g (23%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Trans Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 2072mg (86%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 19g (38%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 640

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of recipe
Calories 640kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 70g 23%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 2072mg 86%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 19g 38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.