Sausage & Peppers Pasta
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring juicy sausage, colorful bell peppers, and a rich sauce—a perfect comfort food for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne or rigatoni
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the sausage in a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and onion to the skillet, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Incorporate the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the marinara sauce and bring to a simmer.
- Mix in the heavy cream, reducing heat to low and stirring well.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, tossing to heat through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Finish with grated Parmesan cheese and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
Pairs well with a green salad and garlic bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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