Description
A delightful medley of smoky sausage and fresh bell peppers tossed with penne pasta in a rich tomato sauce, perfect for dinner gatherings or cozy family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb smoky sausage, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and rinse to prevent sticking.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until softened and fragrant.
- Add the sliced sausage and bell peppers, cooking until the sausage is browned and the peppers are tender.
- Pour in the tomato sauce, stir, and let simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Fold in the cooked penne pasta, ensuring it is evenly coated with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute the sausage with plant-based alternatives. Feel free to add more vegetables for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg