Italian Sausage & Peppers Pasta

A colorful pasta dish bursting with flavors of Italy. Zesty Italian sausage, sweet bell peppers, and al dente penne are tossed in a rich marinara sauce and topped with Parmesan cheese.

Total Time

Prep Time

Servings

35 Minutes

10 Minutes

4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil for the pasta.

2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned (about 5-7 minutes).

3

Add sliced peppers and onions to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

4

Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

5

Pour in marinara sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.

6

Meanwhile, cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.

7

Add cooked pasta to the skillet with sausage and peppers. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.

8

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

9

Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes if desired.

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil for the pasta.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
  • Add sliced peppers and onions to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in marinara sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  • Add cooked pasta to the skillet with sausage and peppers. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes if desired.