Sausage Pepper Pasta
This Sausage Pepper Pasta is a hearty, vibrant one-pot wonder made with Italian sausage, sweet bell peppers, and diced tomatoes. It’s quick, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 16 oz penne pasta
- Salt for boiling water
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 15 oz cans diced tomatoes
- 3 tsp Italian seasoning
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- Cook penne in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Brown sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 6 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion, cook 2–3 minutes. Add bell peppers, sauté 8–10 minutes until tender.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Simmer 5–7 minutes to blend flavors.
- Mix pasta with sausage-pepper mixture. Add pasta water as needed for saucy consistency.
- Top with Parmesan and serve warm.