Ingredients for Penne With Italian Sausage And Peppers
- 1 pound penne pasta
- Dried Basil Leaves
- Hot Sausage
- Red Bell Pepper
- Green Bell Pepper
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- Plum Tomatoes
- Italian Style Tomato Sauce
- Asiago Cheese
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How to Make Penne With Italian Sausage And Peppers
- Cook 1 pound penne pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- While pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add 1 pound Italian sausage (removed from casings), 1 large onion (chopped), and 2 bell peppers (chopped – use a mix of colors for visual appeal!), and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until sausage is browned and vegetables are softened, stirring occasionally.
- Add 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 13-15 minutes, or until the sausage is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Add the cooked penne to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat, adding a little reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil.
- Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
77 g
Sugar
26g
Fat
101g
Carbs
23g
