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Sausage and Peppers Pasta
This Sausage and Peppers Pasta recipe is a quick and easy version of the slow-cooked Italian classic.
Course
Main Dish
Cuisine
Italian
Keyword
Bell Peppers, Italian sausage, pasta
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
25
minutes
minutes
Total Time
40
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
people
Calories
566
kcal
Author
Jillian - a Food, Folks and Fun original!
Cost
$10.60
Equipment
large braiser OR large, deep covered pan
pasta pot
cutting board
chef's knife
Ingredients
2
Tablespoons
olive oil
3
large
garlic cloves
minced
1 ½
pound
Italian sausage
cut into 1-inch pieces
2
large
green bell peppers
cut into strips
1
large
yellow onion
sliced
14 ½
ounce
can tomato sauce
1 ½
cup
cherry tomatoes
halved lengthwise
1
Tablespoon
dried basil
1
teaspoon
dried oregano
1
teaspoon
fennel seeds
Salt and pepper to taste
16
ounces
penne pasta
cooked as per package direction
FOR SERVING:
Shredded Mozzarella
Grated Parmesan
Freshly chopped basil
Instructions
MAKE SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS:
Heat oil in a large, deep skillet or pan over medium heat.
Add the sausage and cook, occasionally stirring, until brown, about 8 minutes.
Add the garlic and sauté until golden brown, about 1 minute.
Add the peppers and onion and cook until tender, occasionally stirring about 4-6 minutes.
Once the peppers and onions are just tender, add the tomato sauce, tomatoes, basil, oregano, and fennel seeds to the pan.
Season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 8 minutes, and then uncover and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
TO FINISH:
Pour the sausage, peppers, and tomato mixture over the cooked penne pasta.
Top with mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil, and serve!
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Nutrition
Serving:
2.25
cups
|
Calories:
566
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
67
g
|
Protein:
20
g
|
Fat:
23
g
|
Saturated Fat:
7
g
|
Cholesterol:
43
mg
|
Sodium:
785
mg
|
Potassium:
769
mg
|
Fiber:
5
g
|
Sugar:
8
g
|
Vitamin A:
680
IU
|
Vitamin C:
60.4
mg
|
Calcium:
75
mg
|
Iron:
3.6
mg