Description
Sweet Pepper and Beef Sausage Pasta is a vibrant dish that brings together tender beef sausage, colorful sweet bell peppers, and perfectly cooked pasta. This hearty meal is quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, making it perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Each bite offers a delightful combination of textures and aromas that will leave your family asking for seconds. With its ease of preparation and comforting taste, this recipe transforms any dinner into a celebration.
Ingredients
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- 12 oz beef sausage (sliced)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup sweet bell peppers (mixed red, yellow, orange)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: chop bell peppers, dice onion, and mince garlic.
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the onion and garlic until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Add sweet peppers and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add sliced beef sausage to the skillet; cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and stir in dried herbs; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sausage mixture; toss gently to coat and heat through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg