Description
Sweet Pepper Sausage Pasta is a delightful and colorful dish that brings together penne pasta, smoky sausage, and sweet bell peppers in a rich tomato sauce. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Each bite bursts with bold flavors, making it a crowd favorite. The one-pan preparation ensures minimal cleanup while still delivering comforting Italian goodness that appeals to all ages. This dish is not only hearty but also visually stunning, making it an excellent choice for your next dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb smoked or Italian sausage, sliced
- 2 bell peppers (red and yellow), sliced
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the sausage: Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown the sausage slices. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté onion until translucent. Add bell peppers and cook until soft.
- Add garlic & tomatoes: Stir in garlic, add crushed tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, then simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Cook pasta: Boil salted water in a pot and cook penne according to package instructions; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Combine everything: Add cooked penne and sausage to the skillet; stir well and add reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve: Toss everything together, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg