Pasta With Bell Peppers, Pesto And Sweet Italian Sa

Name: Pasta With Bell Peppers, Pesto And Sweet Italian Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups cooked penne pasta; 3 sweet Italian sausage links; 1 lemon; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 5 medium tomatoes; 5 large fresh basil leaves; 20 sprigs fresh cilantro; 1 medium orange bell pepper; 1 medium red bell pepper; 1/4 cup basil pesto

Servings: persons

1
Remove casing from sausage links. Heat skillet, and add links. Break up meat while cooking (like ground beef consistancy) Cook until nicely browned.
2
Place on paper plate with paper towel to soak up extra grease. Place aside until needed.
3
Wash tomatoes and slice up into workable size. Place in food processor.
4
Peel garlic cloves and place in processor with tomatoes.
5
Cut lemon in half, squeeze juice from one half on top of tomatoes and garlic on food processor.
6
Wash basil and cilantro. Place herbs in food processor as well.
7
Process until all tomatoes are chopped up - NOT until smooth. You want a little chunkiness. Sauce will be a little watery. (I have thought about adding a small can of tomato paste or something here to thicken the sauce and make it more like what you would get out of a jar, however I have never tried it so I'm not sure how it would work/taste.).
8
Wash and cut up pepper. Cut into slices and then cut the slices in half.
9
Place tomato sauce in pan and add in meat. Heat for 5-10 minutes over medium heat until warm. Add in pepper for a few minutes and cook until desired firmness. (I only put them in for about 2-3 minutes as I like them just warm, and still crunchy.).
10
Mix sauce with warm pasta, stir in pesto and serve ENJOY!

1484

kcal

Calories

Fat

297

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups cooked penne pasta, 3 sweet Italian sausage links, 1 lemon, 2 garlic cloves, peeled, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Bell Peppers, Pesto And Sweet Italian Sausage 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.

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Pasta With Bell Peppers, Pesto And Sweet Italian Sausage

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