Spicy Three-Pepper Pasta Recipe

Name: Spicy Three-Pepper Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Uncooked Pasta; 1/2 cups Pasta Cooking Water; 2 teaspoons Olive Oil, Divided; 3 whole Chicken Sausage Links, Cut Into Half-Moons; 1 whole Medium Shallot, Diced; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 2 whole Red Bell Peppers, Cut Into 1 Inch Pieces; 2 cups Fresh Broccoli, Ends Trimmed; 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Paprika; 2 Tablespoons Cream; 1/4 cups Parmesan Cheese, Freshly Grated

Servings: persons

2 cups Uncooked Pasta
1/2 cups Pasta Cooking Water
2 teaspoons Olive Oil, Divided
3 whole Chicken Sausage Links, Cut Into Half-Moons
1 whole Medium Shallot, Diced
1 clove Garlic, Minced
1/4 teaspoons Salt
2 whole Red Bell Peppers, Cut Into 1 Inch Pieces
2 cups Fresh Broccoli, Ends Trimmed
1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Paprika
2 Tablespoons Cream
1/4 cups Parmesan Cheese, Freshly Grated

1
Prepare pasta according to package directions, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water before draining.
2
Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet.
3
Add the chicken sausage to the pan and cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes on each side.
4
Remove from the pan and set aside.
5
Heat the remaining olive oil.
6
Add the shallot, garlic, and salt to the pan, stir, and saute until softened and fragrant.
7
Add the bell peppers and broccoli, along with the cayenne, crushed red pepper, black pepper, and paprika.
8
Cook for 8-9 minutes until the red pepper and broccoli are tender.
9
Add the sausage back in, along with the cream and the 1/2 cup pasta cooking water and stir to combine.
10
Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes.
11
Remove from heat, stir in the pasta and parmesan cheese, and serve.
12
Notes: To make this as a side dish, simply omit the chicken sausage.
13
If you dont have any broccoli, substitute fresh green beans, asparagus or Brussels sprouts.

814

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Uncooked Pasta, 1/2 cups Pasta Cooking Water, 2 teaspoons Olive Oil, Divided, 3 whole Chicken Sausage Links, Cut Into Half-Moons, and more.

Yes, Spicy Three-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.

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Spicy Three-Pepper Pasta

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