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This is a picture of a plate of pasta with red sauce on top. The sauce has green and red bell peppers in it and there is shredded cheese on top.
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Sausage and Pepper Pasta

This pasta has just a few simple ingredients and comes together in less than 30 minutes. Perfect for a busy weeknight!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: pasta, pork
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 884kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb Italian sausage, regular or spicy cut in 2-inch slices
  • 2 bell peppers Red/Green, sliced
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 3-4 garlic cloves minced
  • 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 16 oz pasta or pasta alternative
  • Parmesan Cheese garnish

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of boiling salted water to a boil.
  • To a large skillet on medium high, add oil. Add Italian sausage and cook until no longer pink and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • To the skillet, add peppers and onion. Sauté 3-4 minutes, or until slightly tender. Add garlic and sauté an additional minute.
  • Lower the heat to medium-low. Once the pan cools slightly, pour in and stir the marinara sauce. While the sauce simmers, cook pasta per package directions and drain.
  • Plate the pasta and top with a generous ladle of sauce and parmesan cheese.

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Nutrition

Calories: 884kcal | Carbohydrates: 101g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 1646mg | Potassium: 1220mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 2600IU | Vitamin C: 93mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 5mg
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