Sausage and Peppers Pasta Paula Deen
Get ready to impress your family with Paula Deen’s Sausage and Peppers Pasta, a hearty and colorful dish that combines bold Italian flavors with simple, comforting ingredients. This one-pan pasta recipe features juicy Italian sausage, tender bell peppers in vibrant shades of red, yellow, and green, and a garlicky tomato-based sauce that’s perfectly seasoned with Italian herbs. Tossed with al dente pasta and topped with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings, this quick recipe comes together in just 45 minutes, offering an easy way to serve a filling, homemade meal with minimal effort. If you're a fan of classic Italian-American comfort food that packs a punch of flavor, this dish is sure to become a favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or hot)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 Red bell pepper
- 1 Yellow bell pepper
- 1 Green bell pepper
- 1 large Yellow onion
- 3 Garlic cloves
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 12 ounces Pasta (penne, rigatoni, or your choice)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it into chunks with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the sliced red, yellow, and green bell peppers, along with the onion sliced into strips. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Pour the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste into the skillet. Stir in the Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Allow the sauce to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and combine it with the sauce and vegetables. Let it simmer for another 3-5 minutes to meld the flavors.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the pasta and toss lightly. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2957 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 176.5 g | 226% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.2 g | 316% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 398 mg | 133% | |
| Sodium | 7792 mg | 339% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 205.1 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.8 g | 103% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.9 g | ||
| Protein | 141.0 g | 282% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1736 mg | 134% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 4461 mg | 95% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
