Description
Indulge in the flavors of sweet bell peppers, savory Italian sausage, and creamy Parmesan cheese with this delicious Sweet Pepper and Sausage Pasta recipe. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces pasta (penne or rigatoni)
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or sweet), casings removed
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Sear the Sausage: Brown Italian sausage in olive oil until cooked through. Set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, cook bell peppers and onion until tender. Add garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes; cook briefly.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in chicken broth, simmer, then add cream and sausage. Simmer, then add cooked pasta.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in Parmesan, season, and garnish with parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can use turkey or spicy sausage for variation.
- Enhance with spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.
- This dish reheats well for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
