Description
Sweet Chili BBQ Sausage Pasta is a delightful fusion of flavors that transforms your weeknight dinner into a memorable feast. With tender pasta coated in a sweet and spicy sauce, juicy Italian sausage, and colorful bell peppers, this dish is both visually appealing and satisfying. Perfect for busy evenings or leisurely weekends, it comes together quickly and can be easily customized based on what you have on hand. Get ready to enjoy a flavor-packed meal that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 12 oz Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- Salt to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and add salt. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté sliced Italian sausage until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add diced red and yellow bell peppers along with chopped onion; cook until softened (approximately 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in sweet chili sauce and BBQ sauce; let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Drain the pasta, reserving some starchy water. Combine pasta with the sauce mixture in the skillet, adding reserved water as needed for creaminess.
- Serve warm garnished with fresh herbs or cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg