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Spicy Sausage and Pepper Pasta
4.5 from 12 votes

Spicy Sausage and Pepper Pasta

You can have this spicy and colorful pasta dish on your dinner table in 30 minutes!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, International, Canadian

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces penne pasta we use whole wheat
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 red onion sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper cut into strips
  • 1/2 bell pepper cut into strips, orange
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper cut into strips
  • 1 turkey sausage 13 oz, cut into 1/2 inch rounds, Butterball brand, package
  • crushed red pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
  • 1/3 cup basil chopped, fresh
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large sauté pan. Add the onion, garlic, peppers, and sausage. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Drain the pasta and pour into a large serving bowl. Stir in the onions, peppers, and sausage. Add the tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and basil. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Serve immediately.