How to Make Sausage and Pepper Penne - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sausage and pepper penne is a delicious and hearty Italian dish that is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a casual gathering with friends. This recipe is a modern twist on the classic Italian flavors of sweet and spicy sausage, tangy peppers, and rich tomato sauce, all combined with al dente penne pasta. It's a simple yet satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

What makes this recipe so appealing is the combination of flavors and textures. The spiciness of the ...

Read more Snack recipes

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups dry penne pasta
  • 4 ½ teaspoons coconut oil
  • 1 pound smoked sausage (such as farmer's sausage), sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 orange bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, sliced (Optional)
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir sausage, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and mushrooms until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, minced garlic, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes into vegetable mixture; bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain pasta and spoon onto plates and top with sauce mixture.
  • Nutrition

    638 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 1663mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 85g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 92mg
    • Calcium: 124mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 823mg