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    Italian Sausage and Pepper Pasta

    First Published: March 19, 2020 . Last Modified: October 31, 2022 lisa18 Comments This post may contain affiliate links

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    Italian Sausage and Pepper Pasta is the perfect dish for a Sunday dinner. It's also easy enough to make for a delicious week night dinner. The whole family will love it!

    pasta dinner

    With all the crazy stuff going on, my family and I have been house bound for the last four days. I have been doing lots of cooking. Included in the cooking is this pasta dinner which my family loves.

    What ingredients do you need?

    The main ingredients for this pasta dish are:

    • olive oil
    • Italian sausage
    • peppers
    • canned diced tomatoes
    • pasta
    • seasonings
    Fork with sausage and pepper pasta

    How do you make Italian Sausage and Pepper Pasta?

    This dish is really simple and it gets dinner on the table fast. The pasta is boiled and while it is cooking, I start browning the Italian sausage in a large frying pan with a bit of olive oil. I add sweet colorful peppers and a can of Italian diced tomatoes.

    A few of my favorite seasonings get mixed in and this simmers until the sausage is done and the peppers are tender. The cooked pasta gets added to the sausage pan along with a bit of the pasta water. It cooks for just a few minutes longer until all the flavors are blended together.

    This is a really flavorful pasta dinner!

    plate of sausage and pepper pasta

    What type of sausage is used in this pasta dish?

    I used a really nice Italian sausage made from pork that I had in my freezer. I had purchased it from Sprouts a few weeks ago and love their homemade sausages. But you could substitute turkey or chicken sausage if you like. Actually, you could also use a meat free sausage if you desired.

    While we are all worried about the coronavirus pandemic, I am trying to focus on the fact that we are having a lot of family time and dinners together. So comfort food and this Italian Sausage and Pepper Pasta really fits the menu.

    If you would like some more comfort food recipes, try these:

    • Italian Stove Top Peppers
    • Slow Cooker Roaster Chicken
    • Pierogies with Red Cabbage and Kielbasi
    • Low Carb and Super Easy Eggplant Parmesan
    • Easy Egg Drop Soup with Orzo
    • Pappardelle Pasta with Bacon, Egg and Cheese

    Stay well everyone!

    RECIPE

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    5 from 8 votes

    Italian Sausage and Pepper Pasta

    Italian Sausage and Pepper Pasta is a great Sunday dinner or easy week night meal!
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Course: Dinner Entree
    Cuisine: Italian
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 455kcal
    Cost: $8

    Equipment

    • large frying pan
    • large pasta pot
    • colander

    Ingredients

    • 16 ounces pasta use a pasta such a penne, ziti or other tube pasta
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 16 ounces Italian sausage, cut into bite size pieces
    • 2 large sweet peppers, cored, seeded and sliced
    • 3 cloves minced garlic
    • 1 can (14 ounces) Italian style diced tomatoes
    • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
    • 1 tablespoon dried basil
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • In a large pot of water, add salt. Put on high heat until it comes to a boil. Add pasta and reduce heat to medium. Cook for about 10 minutes or until package directions. Drain pasta and reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
    • While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large frying pan on medium high heat. Add sausage and saute for about 5 minutes or until it starts to brown. Add peppers and garlic to the pan and cook for another 5 minutes.
    • Stir in tomatoes, onion, and basil. Cover the pan and simmer for 10 minutes until all is cooked through.
    • Add drained pasta and water to the pan. Mix well and cook on medium heat uncovered until water evaporates and sauce thickens. Add salt and pepper to taste.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 711mg | Potassium: 384mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1284IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Suzy

      March 19, 2020 at 6:41 pm

      5 stars
      We are big pasta eaters and am always looking for new ways to cook it! Love the sausage and peppers on this dish!

      Reply
      • lisa

        March 20, 2020 at 10:34 am

        Us too!

        Reply
    2. Jessica Formicola

      March 19, 2020 at 7:38 pm

      5 stars
      We eat pasta at least twice a week, so I can't wait to try this delicious looking recipe soon! Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
      • lisa

        March 20, 2020 at 10:34 am

        We do too! Enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Mahy

      March 19, 2020 at 7:53 pm

      5 stars
      I can see how this recipe will work perfectly for the family dinner this weekend. Delicious pasta and easy steps to follow!

      Reply
      • lisa

        March 20, 2020 at 10:34 am

        Perfect family dinner!

        Reply
    4. Kait | Slumber & Scones

      March 19, 2020 at 8:29 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds like such a delicious and easy dinner, perfect for busy weeknights. I love Italian sausage and peppers together.

      Reply
      • lisa

        March 20, 2020 at 10:33 am

        Very easy!

        Reply
    5. Veena Azmanov

      March 20, 2020 at 12:44 am

      5 stars
      One of the best and delicious meal option for my family. Cant wait to make it tonight for Dinner.

      Reply
      • lisa

        March 20, 2020 at 10:34 am

        Thanks! Hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    6. Sharon

      March 20, 2020 at 9:02 am

      5 stars
      This is a great recipe for busy weeknights. The sausage and peppers together are so good!

      Reply
      • lisa

        March 20, 2020 at 10:33 am

        Easy to make too!

        Reply
    7. Vicky

      March 20, 2020 at 9:09 am

      5 stars
      This looks like such a hearty recipe that my family would really enjoy!

      Reply
      • lisa

        March 20, 2020 at 10:33 am

        Thanks!

        Reply
    8. Sarah Althouse

      March 20, 2020 at 10:53 am

      I love all these ingredients and it looks so easy!

      Reply
      • lisa

        March 20, 2020 at 10:58 am

        Very easy with very few ingredients!

        Reply
    9. Ashley R

      March 20, 2020 at 11:59 am

      5 stars
      We have everything here at the house to make this. I will give it a try. Looks great.

      Reply
      • lisa

        March 20, 2020 at 12:05 pm

        Excellent!

        Reply

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