Italian Sausage and Peppers Pasta

Name: Italian Sausage and Peppers Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound mild Italian sausage (casings removed); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow bell pepper (cored and sliced); 1 red bell pepper (cored and sliced); 0.5 yellow onion (medium, sliced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 28 ounce crushed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 12 ounce whole wheat spaghetti

Hearty mild Italian sausage, colorful bell peppers, and onions sautéed and tossed with pasta in a rich tomato sauce, perfect for a satisfying and quick weeknight dinner.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.85/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
High-Fiber

Ingredients

1 pound mild Italian sausage (casings removed)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow bell pepper (cored and sliced)
1 red bell pepper (cored and sliced)
0.5 yellow onion (medium, sliced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
28 ounce crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
12 ounce whole wheat spaghetti

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
In a large skillet, crumble the mild Italian sausage and cook over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess fat and remove sausage from the skillet, setting aside.
Add the olive oil to the same skillet. Add the sliced yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, and yellow onion. Sauté until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the vegetables and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Return the cooked sausage to the skillet.
While the sauce simmers, cook the whole wheat spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
Add the drained pasta directly to the skillet with the sausage and sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated. Serve hot.

Notes

If you enjoy a touch of sweetness, a pinch of sugar can be added to the tomato sauce. Leftovers reheat well.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 530
Protein: 28 g
Carbohydrates: 55.5 g
Fat: 23.5 g
Fiber: 8.5 g
Sodium: 1200 mg
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Sugar: 9 g
Cholesterol: 60 mg