How To Make Sausage and Pepper Penne Recipe
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
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Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up into smaller pieces with a spoon.
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Add the bell peppers, onion, and garlic to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened and slightly caramelized.
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Stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for an additional minute.
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Add the diced tomatoes and chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes.
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Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve the sausage and pepper penne hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition
- Calories : 480kcal
- Total Fat : 26g
- Saturated Fat : 8g
- Cholesterol : 60mg
- Sodium : 1050mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 43g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 19g
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