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    Home » Pasta

    Italian Sausage and Peppers Pasta

    Published: Jan 25, 2022 · Updated: Jan 8, 2023 by Billi · This post contains some affiliate links.

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    Here's another excellent addition to your weeknight dinner! Italian Sausage and Peppers Pasta is deliciously filling and quick to prepare. No need to simmer the sauce for hours!

    An overhead shot of a plate of Italian sausage and peppers pasta, garnished with grated cheese and fresh basil.

    If you are like me, sausage and bell peppers are items that you always have in your refrigerator.

    The only thing that varies is the type of sausage and the color of the bell pepper.  

    Well, whatever variety you have, you would have no problem making this flavor-packed pasta with sausage and peppers.

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    Ingredients

    All the ingredients you need to prepare pasta with sausage and peppers at home.
    • Pasta - you can use any pasta type you want to make this sausage and peppers pasta recipe.
    • Basil - fresh basil leaves, if possible, but you can also use dried ones if that's what you have on hand.
    • Garlic - minced or grated. 
    • Bell pepper - take your pick from yellow, red, or orange bell peppers. Skip the green ones because they have a stronger taste.
    • Olive oil - use extra virgin olive oil, if possible.
    • Italian sausage - I typically use mild Italian sausage, flavored with either fennel or rosemary, but use whatever is your favorite.
    • Crushed tomatoes - canned crushed tomatoes are excellent for preparing pasta with bell peppers and sausage.
    • Parmigiano Reggiano - you only need this for serving, totally optional. 
    • Salt and pepper - to season, and salt for cooking the pasta.
    A closer shot of a pan of Itallian sausage and peppers pasta highlighting the creaminess of the dish.

    Preparation

    Start making your pasta with bell peppers and sausage by placing a medium to a large skillet over medium-high heat.

    Add olive oil.

    Once it's ready, add the sausage without the casings.

    Cooking the Italian sausage meat as the base for sausage and peppers pasta sauce.

    Cook the sausage for about four to five minutes.

    Add the garlic and chopped bell peppers.

    Adding the julienned yellow and bell peppers to to prepare the sauce for sausage and peppers pasta.

    Mix, then cook for another five to six minutes; mixing often.

    Add the crushed tomatoes, salt and pepper, and basil.

    Adding the crushed tomatoes to complete the sauce for sausage and peppers pasta.

    Mix to combine everything.

    Cover the skillet with a lid and adjust the heat to medium --- simmer for about fifteen to twenty minutes.

    While the sauce is simmering, bring a pot of salted water to a boil.

    Prepare your pasta as per its package instructions.

    Add the drained and cooked pasta once your sauce is ready --- and seasoned.

    An image of the kind of pasta added to sausage and peppers pasta.

    Mix to combine the sauce with the pasta.

    Add a bit of pasta water, then mix.

    Adding pasta water makes the sausage and peppers pasta more creamy.

    Transfer your pasta with sausage and peppers into plates.

    If desired, serve with some grated cheese on top and more fresh basil.

    An overhead shot of a pan of sausage and peppers pasta, with fresh bell peppers and basil on the side.

    Helpful tips

    • Depending on the percentage of fat in the sausage, you can even skip the olive oil and start cooking the sausage in a cold pan.
    • Remember to taste and adjust the seasoning of the sauce while it's simmering.
    • Make sure you don't throw away all the pasta water. Instead, save about half a cup of it for adding during the last part of cooking.

    For reference, I usually add about three tablespoons to a quarter of a cup of pasta water.

    A closer shot of a plate of pasta with sausage and bell peppers, with a chunk of cheese in the background.

    Recipe variation

    • Type of sausage. You can also use spicy sausage if you prefer. It will complement the sweetness of the bell peppers.
    • Chili flakes. Add a pinch (or more) of chili flakes if you want a hint of heat.
    • Herbs. Parsley, oregano, or thyme. They will all go well with this pasta dish.

    Looks absolutely delicious right? So, give Italian sausage and peppers pasta a try one of these nights --- you will not regret it. 🙂

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    Feature image for Italian sausage and peppers pasta, showing the dish on a plate, topped with grated cheese and fresh basil.

    Italian Sausage and Peppers Pasta Recipe

    Here's another good one for your weeknight dinner. Italian Sausage and Peppers Pasta is deliciously filling and quick to prepare. No need to simmer the sauce for hours!
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 3
    Calories: 538kcal
    Author: Neriz

    Equipment

    • Chopping board
    • Kitchen knife
    • Garlic press
    • Measuring cups
    • Medium-Sized Frying Pan
    • Rubber spatula
    • Microplane grater

    Ingredients

    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 2 links Italian sausage (about 3 ounces/8 grams per link), removed from casings
    • 2 cloves garlic (or 1 big clove), minced
    • 2 large bell peppers, julienned
    • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
    • 7 ounces pasta (200 grams)
    • handful of basil
    • salt and pepper, to season
    • Parmigiano Reggiano, grated (optional)
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    Instructions

    • Place a medium to a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add olive oil.
    • Once the oil is ready, add the Italian sausage, minus the casings.
    • Cook the sausage for about 4 to 5 minutes.
    • Add the minced garlic and julienned bell peppers.
    • Mix, then cook for another 5 to 6 minutes --- mixing often.
    • Add the crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, and basil.
    • Mix to combine everything.
    • Cover the skillet with a lid, adjust the heat to medium, and then simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
    • While it's simmering, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta as instructed in its package.
    • Add the drained and cooked pasta once your sauce is ready (and seasoned).
    • Mix to combine the sauce with the pasta.
    • Add a bit of pasta water, then finish mixing.
    • Transfer your Italian sausage and peppers pasta into plates.
    • Serve with some grated cheese and more fresh basil on top, if preferred.

    Notes

    • Cook's Tip #1:  Depending on the percentage of fat in the sausage, you can skip the olive oil and start cooking the sausage in a cold pan.
    • Cook's Tip #2:  Make sure you taste and season the sauce while it's simmering.
    • Cook's Tip #3:  Don't throw away all the pasta water.  Save about half a cup of it --- I typically add about three tablespoons to a quarter of a cup of pasta water during the last stage of cooking pasta with bell peppers and sausage.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 538kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 660mg | Potassium: 769mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3597IU | Vitamin C: 149mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 3mg

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