Description
A delightful dish combining smoky sausage, sweet bell peppers, and tender penne pasta in a savory sauce. Perfect for a family dinner or quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb smoky sausage, sliced
- 2 bell peppers, sliced (red and yellow)
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add sliced smoky sausage to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Toss in the sliced bell peppers and cook for another 3–4 minutes.
- Add the can of diced tomatoes (with juice), season with salt and pepper, and let simmer for 5–10 minutes.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve in bowls and garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg