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Italian Sausage and Pepper Pasta

Italian Sausage and Pepper Pasta

Italian Sausage and Pepper Pasta is a simple dish that is loaded with great flavor and is one of my favorite comfort foods.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Italian Sausage and Pepper Pasta
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 228kcal
Author: Dawn

Ingredients

  • 5 links hot Italian sausage
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large red bell pepper
  • 1` large green bell pepper
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon chopped basil
  • 2 cups uncooked penne pasta
  • 4 ounces mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Cut the Italian sausage links into bites size pieces about 1-inch. In a large skillet cook the sausages until no longer pink. Remove from the skillet and set aside
  • While cooking the Italian sausage cook the pasta according to the directions on the box. Once the pasta is done, drain and set aside.
  • Once the sausage is removed from the skillet pour of any grease that may be in the skillet. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil along with the peppers and onion. 
  • Cook over medium heat until peppers and onions are tender. add the garlic, cherry tomatoes, and basil and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the tomatoes start to get a little soft.
  • Add the Italian sausage, pasta and toss until well mixed. Mix in the mozzarella cheese. Heat until the cheese is melted and the sausage and pasta are heated through. Serve

Nutrition

Calories: 228kcal