Ingredients
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- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Dice the peppers and onion; mince the garlic.
- Sauté the sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add vegetables: Stir in onions, bell peppers, and garlic; cook until onions are translucent (approximately 4-5 minutes).
- Cook pasta: Boil penne according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta to the skillet along with crushed red pepper flakes. Toss gently over low heat, adding reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Finish with cheese: Remove from heat and stir in freshly grated Parmesan until melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg