Description
Sweet Pepper & Sausage Pasta is a delightful dish that brings together the robust flavors of Italian sausage and the sweet, caramelized taste of bell peppers. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this pasta recipe is quick to prepare, taking just 35 minutes from start to finish. The combination of savory sausage, sautéed vegetables, and a touch of balsamic vinegar creates a comforting meal that everyone at the table will enjoy. Whether served with a sprinkle of fresh herbs or alongside some crusty garlic bread, this pasta dish is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ sweet onion, sliced
- 2 medium bell peppers (red or yellow), sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, sliced
- 8 oz dry short-cut pasta (rigatoni, penne, or fusilli)
- Kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add sausage and cook until browned; stir in 1 tbsp tomato paste for flavor.
- In the same skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onions and peppers until caramelized (15-20 minutes).
- Mix in remaining tomato paste, garlic, brown sugar, oregano, and balsamic vinegar; season with salt.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- Combine cooked pasta and sausage with the sautéed vegetables in the skillet; add reserved pasta water as needed to create a silky sauce.
- Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 45mg