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Sausage and Peppers Pasta

Savory sausage, sweet peppers, and a silky tomato sauce, this 30-minute sausage and peppers pasta is the ultimate weeknight Italian dinner. Simple ingredients, bold flavor.

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Total

30 min

Serves

6

Instructions

  1. 01

    Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 2 cups of pasta water before draining. While the pasta cooks, make the sauce.

  2. 02

    Brown sausage in olive oil over medium heat, 6–8 minutes.

  3. 03

    Add onion and peppers. Cook 6–8 minutes until soft and lightly caramelized. This adds lots of flavor!

  4. 04

    Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds.

  5. 05

    Add tomato paste; cook 1-2 minutes until deep red.

  6. 06

    Add 1 ½ cups pasta water to loosen. Simmer briefly for 5 minutes.

  7. 07

    Toss in pasta, spinach, cheese, and basil. Keep tossing until all ingredients are combined. Add more pasta water as needed until glossy. Adjust seasoning and serve. Add a sprinkle of parmigiano after plating.

Nutrition

per serving · 1 serving

Calories
647
Protein
25g
Carbs
64g
Fat
32g
Fiber
4g
Sugar
5g
Sat. fat
11g
Sodium
793mg
Cholesterol
63mg

Variations & swaps

Variations & Substitutions

  • Use sliced Italian sausage instead of ground for a chunkier texture.
  • Add a splash of cream for a creamy sausage and peppers pasta. Try my Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup.
  • Swap spinach for arugula. Try my Orecchiette with Sausage Peppers and Arugula.
  • Make it spicy with hot Italian sausage and extra chili flakes.
  • Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
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