Description
Savory Sausage Pepper Pasta is a delightful comfort dish that brings together flavorful Italian sausage, vibrant bell peppers, and al dente pasta in a warm, aromatic sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a satisfying meal that leaves everyone asking for more. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, it’s sure to become a family favorite for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 3 cups bell peppers (mixed colors, chopped)
- 12 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or oregano (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping bell peppers and onion into bite-sized pieces and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once shimmering, add the sausage and cook until browned.
- Add chopped onions and bell peppers to the skillet, stirring occasionally until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and herbs; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Meanwhile, boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet with sausage and veggies, mixing well. Use reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 60mg