Creamy Sausage and Peppers Pasta
A cozy family favorite that combines hearty Italian sausage, vibrant bell peppers, and a silky cream sauce for a comforting pasta dish in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 8 oz short pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fusilli)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 12 oz Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 bell peppers (red, orange, or yellow)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the sausage for 5-7 minutes.
- Sauté onion and bell peppers in the same skillet for 5-7 minutes; add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Deglaze the pan with reserved pasta water and let simmer for a minute.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese and browned sausage, mixing well.
- Combine pasta with sauce, adding more pasta water if needed to adjust consistency.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil and serve hot.
Notes
For a creamier sauce, let it simmer a bit longer. Don’t overcook the pasta—al dente is key!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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