3 Pepper Pasta Recipe

Ingredients for 3 Pepper Pasta

• Green Bell Pepper
• Red Bell Pepper
• Yellow Bell Pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Garlic Cloves
• Red Onion
• Mushroom
• Italian Sausage
• 1 tablespoon dried basil OR 2 tablespoons fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 lb penne pasta

How to Make 3 Pepper Pasta

1. Brown 1 lb Italian sausage in a large skillet, crumbling it with a fork. Remove from skillet and set aside. Drain excess grease.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat.
3. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced, and 2 cloves garlic, minced, and cook for 3-4 minutes.
5. Add 1 red bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper, and 1 orange bell pepper (all chopped) and cook until tender-crisp, about 7-10 minutes.
6. Stir in 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar and 1 teaspoon sugar.
7. If using sausage, return it to the skillet.
8. Add 1 tablespoon dried basil (or 2 tablespoons fresh basil, added in step 10).
9. Cook for 1 minute more.
10. If using fresh basil, stir in now.
11. Toss the sauce with 1 lb cooked penne pasta.
12. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese to taste.