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Sausage Peppers and Onions Pasta Recipe

Cheesy, meaty and delicious this simple skillet pasta dinner is a five star Italian meal!
Course Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 445kcal
Author Deb Clark

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ cup chopped white onions
  • 1 cup of chopped bell pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 1 pound of ground Italian sausage
  • 32 ounces pasta sauce
  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 2 cups fresh shredded Mozzarella
  • ½ cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Cook your pasta to al dente, drain well reserving 1 cup of pasta cooking liquid.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat add the butter and onion. Sauté until the onions are softened, 2 minutes.
  • Add the peppers and cook and sauté another two minutes, add seasoning and mix until coated.
  • Add the ground sausage and cook until there is no more pink.
  • Reduce heat to low. Add the cooked pasta sauce and mix until all ingredients are incorporated, simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add pasta to the sauce, mix well to combine. If the pasta sauce seems a little stiff add a ladle of pasta water.
  • Remove from heat. Add the mozzarella and the Parmesan. Mix until incorporated.
  • Serve and Enjoy!

Notes

You can use any combination of sweet bell peppers - red, orange, yellow peppers or a green bell pepper as well.

Nutrition

Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1387mg | Potassium: 596mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1357IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 255mg | Iron: 3mg