Description
Savory sausage pepper pasta is a comforting dish that combines perfectly cooked pasta with succulent Italian sausage and vibrant bell peppers. This flavorful meal is quick to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or gatherings with family and friends. The delightful aromas will fill your kitchen, promising a satisfying dining experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 8 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red, yellow, green), sliced
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced Italian sausage; cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in chopped onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent (4-5 minutes).
- Meanwhile, boil salted water in a pot; add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain pasta and add it to the skillet with the sausage mixture; stir gently to combine.
- Season with dried oregano, salt, and pepper; toss to mix everything for 1-2 minutes on low heat.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg