Description
Discover the rich flavors of Sweet Pepper & Sausage Pasta in this comforting and quick dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces short pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cups bell peppers
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley or basil)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage, crumbling it as it cooks for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Add bell peppers, onion, and garlic to skillet. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring until softened and aromatic.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add drained pasta to skillet, tossing to coat in sauce. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency as needed.
- Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with herbs or extra cheese.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg