Ingredients
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- 8 oz Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 2 medium bell peppers (red and yellow), sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté sausages: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausages and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned on all sides.
- Add vegetables: Stir in sliced bell peppers and onions; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Incorporate garlic and tomatoes: Add minced garlic; cook for another minute before adding crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Combine with pasta: Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the sausage mixture until well combined.
- Serve: Plate portions, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg