Sausage and Peppers Pasta

An easy dinner made with only a few ingredients, this Sausage and Peppers Pasta is filled with tons of flavor from Italian sausage, fresh bell peppers, and tomatoes.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 640kcal

Author Deborah Harroun

Ingredients

1/2 lb penne pasta or other short cut pasta
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
18 ounce package mild Italian sausage
3 bell peppers (I like colored) seeded and diced
1/2 onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes undrained
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to boil. Salt generously, then add the pasta. Cook until al dente. Drain and return to the pot.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausages and fry until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove from the pan to a cutting board. Let the sausages cool slightly, then cut them into 3/4” to 1” pieces. Set aside.
In the same skillet, add the bell peppers and onion. Cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds.
Add the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, the sliced sausage, the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Stir it all together and simmer on low for about 15 minutes.
Pour the sausage mixture over the cooked and drained pasta and stir to combine.
Serve topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Notes

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide. Nutrition information does not include toppings.

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