Italian Sausage and Peppers with Penne Pasta
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cooked pasta noodles penne, ziti, rigatoni, etc.
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil canola, vegetable, olive, etc.
- 5 Italian sausage links
- 1 cup red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 cup yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 cup orange bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 cup white onion thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced or pressed
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes 1 large can; undrained
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook the pasta noodles according to the package directions. While the noodles cook, prepare the sausage and peppers sauce.16 ounces cooked pasta noodles
- Heat a large, 12-inch skillet or larger, over low-medium heat. Add the oil and sausages. Cook the sausages turning every 3-4 minutes until the outsides are browned. Remove from the pan to a waiting plate.1 tablespoon cooking oil, 5 Italian sausage links
- To the same skillet, add the peppers and onions. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the peppers and onions begin to soften, then add the garlic. Cook for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute. Cut the sausage into ½ inch thick circles and add back to the pan.1 cup red bell pepper, 1 cup yellow bell pepper, 1 cup orange bell pepper, 1 cup white onion, 1 tablespoon garlic
- Add the diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine, and simmer over low heat for 8-10 minutes or until the sausage is cooked through. Taste, and add salt and pepper if desired.28 ounces diced tomatoes, 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- Stir in the cooked pasta noodles, and serve warm with a side salad or garlic bread.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of about 2 cups of the sausage and peppers pasta. Actual calories will vary.
- This dish is meant to be enjoyed with all the ingredients together. Removing any of the ingredients will alter the flavor and could cause the recipe to taste drastically different than intended.
- The sausages can be left whole and served family style. Ensure the whole sausages are cooked through before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Italian Sausage and Peppers with Penne Pasta
Serving Size
2 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
683
% Daily Value*
Fat
33
g
51
%
Saturated Fat
11
g
55
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
15
g
Cholesterol
71
mg
24
%
Sodium
704
mg
29
%
Potassium
876
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
71
g
24
%
Fiber
6
g
24
%
Sugar
8
g
9
%
Protein
25
g
50
%
Vitamin A
1789
IU
36
%
Vitamin C
126
mg
153
%
Calcium
115
mg
12
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
