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Pasta with Sausage and Peppers Recipe

Italian-American · Main course · 35 min total

A hearty and flavorful one-pot pasta dish featuring Italian sausage, bell peppers, and onions in a rich tomato sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound sweet or hot Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 8 ounces short pasta (e.g., penne, rigatoni)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
2. In the same pot, add onion and bell peppers; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 1 minute.
3. Stir in diced tomatoes and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a simmer.
4. Add pasta and cooked sausage back to the pot. Stir to combine, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until pasta is tender, about 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with Parmesan and parsley.

Tips

• For a creamier version, stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream at the end.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To make gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta and check sausage ingredients.

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