How To Make Penne Pasta with Sausage and Peppers Recipe
This pasta dish is a delicious combination of spicy sausage and colorful bell peppers in a tomato-based sauce, served over penne pasta.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
Instructions
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Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
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In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium-high heat until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, sauté the bell peppers, onion, and garlic until they are tender.
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Add the red pepper flakes and cook for another minute.
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Add the crushed tomatoes and cooked sausage to the skillet, and stir to combine. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve the sausage and pepper sauce over the cooked penne pasta. Top with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories : 737kcal
- Total Fat : 28g
- Saturated Fat : 9g
- Cholesterol : 75mg
- Sodium : 1593mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 85g
- Dietary Fiber : 9g
- Sugar : 12g
- Protein : 36g
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