Description
Savory Sausage Pepper Pasta is a quick, flavor-packed dish that combines juicy Italian sausage with vibrant bell peppers and a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this one-pan recipe offers comfort and satisfaction in every bite. With colorful ingredients and easy preparation, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy a hearty meal that brings everyone together around the dinner table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers (red and yellow), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sliced bell peppers; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Crumble the Italian sausage into the skillet, cooking until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes to the skillet, stirring well. Simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Meanwhile, boil salted water in a pot and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Toss the drained pasta into the skillet with the sauce mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg