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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!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 3
Calories: 538kcal
Author: Neriz

Equipment

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)

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