Pasta With Sausage Meatballs, Peppers, And Onions Recipe

Name: Pasta With Sausage Meatballs, Peppers, And Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 garlic cloves, minced and divided; 1 pound sweet Italian sausage (or a combination of sweet and hot), casings removed; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving; 3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste; 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 onion, sliced; 2 red bell peppers (or 1 red and 1 yellow), seeded and sliced; Salt, to taste; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 pound dry pasta, such as cavatappi; 1/3 cup prepared pesto, or to taste

Servings: persons

6 garlic cloves, minced and divided
1 pound sweet Italian sausage (or a combination of sweet and hot), casings removed
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 onion, sliced
2 red bell peppers (or 1 red and 1 yellow), seeded and sliced
Salt, to taste
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 pound dry pasta, such as cavatappi
1/3 cup prepared pesto, or to taste

1
Combine 3 garlic cloves and next 4 ingredients in a bowl. Form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch skillet or large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add meatballs, and cook 7 minutes or until browned on all sides. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.
2
Pour off fat from pan, and add remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add onion, bell peppers, and remaining garlic; season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in wine, and cook 1 minute. Return meatballs to pan; cover and simmer 10 minutes.
3
Cook dry pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Return pasta to pot, and add pesto, meatballs, and vegetables; toss to combine. Add a little reserved pasta water, if desired. Serve with additional Parmesan.

867

kcal

Calories

Fat

140

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 garlic cloves, minced and divided, 1 pound sweet Italian sausage (or a combination of sweet and hot), casings removed, 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving, 3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Sausage Meatballs, Peppers, And Onions 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.

Pasta With Sausage Meatballs, Peppers, And Onions

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