Italian Sausage and Peppers
This hearty and comforting Italian Sausage and Peppers Pasta features al dente spaghetti, spicy Italian sausage, vibrant bell peppers and a simple yet flavorful sauce.
Servings 4 people
Calories 333kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
- 1 small white or yellow onion, chopped
- 3 bell peppers, chopped - multicolors (red, yellow, orange)
- 2 tsp. garlic, crushed (~3-4 cloves)
- 1 tsp. fennel seeds
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper chili flakes (optional)
- 1, 12 oz. package Italian chicken sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1, 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
- Cooked Spaghetti
Instructions
- Heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions; cook, stirring occasionally for ~5 minutes.4 Tbsp. olive oil, divided, 1 small white or yellow onion, chopped
- Add the chopped bell peppers and continue to cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.3 bell peppers, chopped - multicolors (red, yellow, orange)
- Add the garlic, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and red pepper chili flakes if desired. Stir until fragrant, ~1 minute.2 tsp. garlic, crushed (~3-4 cloves), 1 tsp. fennel seeds, 1 tsp. Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, to taste, 1/2 tsp. red pepper chili flakes (optional)
- Push the onions and bell peppers to one side of the skillet to make room for the sausage.
- Add the sliced chicken sausage rounds and remaining olive oil and cook for ~5 minutes until sausage browns on each side.1, 12 oz. package Italian chicken sausage, sliced into rounds
- Stir together cooked sausage and bell pepper and onion mixture. Add in crushed tomatoes. Bring to a boil; then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes. Taste, and adjust salt and pepper if needed.1, 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
- Serve over cooked spaghetti pasta (or pasta of choice). Garnish with parmesan cheese if desired.Cooked Spaghetti
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Notes
- Feel free to use sweet, spicy or mild sausage.
- Use pasta of choice, we love it with spaghetti!
- This meal is an all in one (carbohydrate, veggie and protein) but pairs well with a dinner salad too.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving (without pasta) | Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 815mg | Potassium: 251mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2818IU | Vitamin C: 116mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg