Description
Sausage & Peppers Pasta is a quick and delicious meal that combines savory sausage with colorful bell peppers and pasta, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 2 bell peppers (red and green), sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned.
- Add the sliced bell peppers, onion, and garlic; sauté until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and season with salt and pepper; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- Feel free to use any type of sausage you prefer.
- For a spicier dish, use hot Italian sausage.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Sausage, Peppers, Pasta, Quick Meal, Italian