Sausage and Pepper Pasta

Name: Sausage and Pepper Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed); 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced); 1 green bell pepper (thinly sliced); 0.5 yellow onion (thinly sliced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 can crushed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 8 ounce penne pasta; 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 package frozen garlic bread

Hearty pasta tossed with savory Italian sausage, sweet bell peppers, and a rich tomato sauce, served with warm garlic bread for a comforting Italian meal.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $4.15/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
1 green bell pepper (thinly sliced)
0.5 yellow onion (thinly sliced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried basil
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounce penne pasta
0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 package frozen garlic bread

Instructions

Cook the penne pasta according to package directions. While the pasta cooks, proceed with the sauce. Bake the frozen garlic bread according to package directions, typically at the same time as the sauce is simmering.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage (casings removed) and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
Add the sliced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and yellow onion to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for at least 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Drain the cooked penne pasta and add it directly to the sauce in the skillet. Toss to combine, ensuring the pasta is well-coated.
Serve the sausage and pepper pasta hot with the garlic bread. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spice level of the Italian sausage to your preference. If you prefer a richer sauce, a splash of heavy cream can be added at the end.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 710
Protein: 37.8 g
Carbohydrates: 70.1 g
Fat: 32.5 g
Fiber: 7.3 g
Sodium: 1250 mg
Saturated Fat: 11.2 g
Sugar: 10.5 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg