Penne with Peppers and Sausage Recipe

Name: Penne with Peppers and Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. Italian sausage, cut in 2-inch pieces; 2 red onions, sliced; 5 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 red bell peppers, diced; 2 yellow bell peppers, diced; 1 lb. Italian plum tomatoes; 3/4 cup dry red wine; 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 tsp. dried basil; 1/2 tsp. dried thyme; 1/2 tsp. dried oregano; 1/2 tsp. dried sage; 1/4 tsp. dried red chili flakes; 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 3 tbsp. chopped parsley; 1 lb. penne

Servings: persons

1 lb. Italian sausage, cut in 2-inch pieces
2 red onions, sliced
5 cloves garlic, crushed
2 red bell peppers, diced
2 yellow bell peppers, diced
1 lb. Italian plum tomatoes
3/4 cup dry red wine
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. dried sage
1/4 tsp. dried red chili flakes
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp. chopped parsley
1 lb. penne

1
Heat a skillet over moderate heat, add sausage and cook until browned.
2
Remove sausage and drain on paper towels.
3
Discard all but 1 tablespoons of fat.
4
Add onion to fat in skillet and cook slowly until soft but not browned.
5
Add garlic and cook a minute or two more.
6
Add red and yellow bell peppers and toss to coat with oil.
7
Add tomatoes, wine, Worcestershire and seasonings.
8
Cook at a simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, adding sausage pieces toward the end of that period.
9
Uncover and cook over high heat to reduce to desired consistency.
10
In the meantime, cook penne according to package directions, until al dente.
11
Drain pasta and toss in a heated bowl with a tablespoon or so of good olive oil.
12
Serve pasta in heated bowls with sauce and a sprinkling of parsley.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. Italian sausage, cut in 2-inch pieces, 2 red onions, sliced, 5 cloves garlic, crushed, 2 red bell peppers, diced, and more.

Yes, Penne with Peppers and 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.

Penne with Peppers and Sausage

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