Description
This Pasta with Sausage, Peppers, and Onions is a quick and easy weeknight meal that’s packed with flavor. It features Italian sausage, colorful vegetables, and a simple tomato-based sauce, all tossed with perfectly cooked fettuccine pasta.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 medium bell pepper, sliced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound Italian sausage links, sliced (or crumbled)
- 1/2 cup white wine (or chicken broth)
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
- 9 ounces fresh fettuccine pasta
- Grated Romano cheese, for serving
- Crushed red pepper flakes, for serving
Instructions
- Sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté for about 7 minutes, or until softened. Remove vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
- Brown sausage: Add sausage to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until browned.
- Deglaze pan: Add white wine (or chicken broth) to the skillet and scrape up any browned bits. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Combine and simmer: Add diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, and sautéed vegetables back to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Cook pasta: While the sauce simmers, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain.
- Toss and serve: Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to combine. Serve immediately with Romano cheese and crushed red pepper flakes.
Notes
- Use sweet or spicy Italian sausage, according to your preference.
- For a healthier version, use turkey or chicken sausage, or substitute zoodles for the pasta.
- Fresh pasta is recommended for the best flavor and texture.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 620kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1280mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
