Sausage and Peppers Pasta
A blend of savory sausage, sweet peppers, and tangy tomatoes comes together in a quick, satisfying pasta meal perfect for both weeknights and special occasions.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 12 ounces rigatoni or other short pasta
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage sweet, hot or 1/2 lb of each
- 1 medium red bell pepper sliced into thin strips (~¼-inch wide)
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper
- 1 medium sweet onion sliced into thin half-moons (~¼-inch wide)
- 3 large garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or more (optional if using hot Italian sausage)
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes with juices
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 ounces grated parmesan cheese or more
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Heat a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente (tender, but firm to the bite). Drain pasta reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook and stir until, breaking up with a spoon until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer sausage to clean plate; set aside.
- Add bell peppers and onion to same skillet; cook and stir until softened, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano and sausage; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10-12 minutes, until vegetables are tender and sauce has thickened. Add pasta and stir to combine, adding reserved pasta a tablespoon at a time as desired to loosen sauce; season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl or divide among individual bowls; sprinkle with parmesan cheese and garnish with parsley if desired; serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 591kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 903mg | Potassium: 881mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1054IU | Vitamin C: 79mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 4mg
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