Italian Sausage and Pepper Pasta Recipe

Name: Italian Sausage and Pepper Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb uncooked turkey sausage; 2 tsp olive oil, extra virgin; 2 yellow bell peppers, diced; 1 onion, diced; 1/2 cup red wine; 1 1/2 tbsp garlic, minced; 28 oz crushed tomatoes; 1/2 tsp red pepper, flakes; 1/4 tsp salt; 8 oz uncooked whole wheat fusilli pasta; 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped

Servings: persons

1/2 lb uncooked turkey sausage
2 tsp olive oil, extra virgin
2 yellow bell peppers, diced
1 onion, diced
1/2 cup red wine
1 1/2 tbsp garlic, minced
28 oz crushed tomatoes
1/2 tsp red pepper, flakes
1/4 tsp salt
8 oz uncooked whole wheat fusilli pasta
1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2
In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage, stirring and breaking up meat with back of a wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes.
3
Set aside.
4
Heat oil in same skillet.
5
Add yellow peppers and onion; cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are lightly colored and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
6
Add wine and garlic; cook until most of liquid evaporates, about 1 minute.
7
Add tomatoes, crushed red pepper, salt and browned sausage; bring to a boil.
8
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until vegetables are tender and sauce is heated through, about 10 minutes.
9
While sauce simmers, add pasta to boiling water and cook according to package instructions.
10
Drain pasta; return to pot.
11
Add sauce and basil; toss to mix and coat.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb uncooked turkey sausage, 2 tsp olive oil, extra virgin, 2 yellow bell peppers, diced, 1 onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Italian Sausage and Pepper Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Italian Sausage and Pepper Pasta

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