Sweet Heat Pasta Recipe

Name: Sweet Heat Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package Italian sweet sausage (6 or 8 links), casings removed; 1 and a half large Vidalia or sweet onions, roughly chopped; 3 long, sweet red Cubanelle peppers, chopped in 1 to 2-inch chunks; 2 large teaspoons crushed and dried red pepper flakes; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme; 1/3 bottle good red wine ( I used a Pinot Noir); 2 24 oz. jars of organic marinara sauce, plain, OR, preferably, your own marinara sauce of equivalent amount; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; sea salt and ground pepper to taste; 3/4 box Angel Hair Pasta, whole wheat or regular; lots of fresh grated parmesan or pecorino cheese

Servings: persons

1 package Italian sweet sausage (6 or 8 links), casings removed
1 and a half large Vidalia or sweet onions, roughly chopped
3 long, sweet red Cubanelle peppers, chopped in 1 to 2-inch chunks
2 large teaspoons crushed and dried red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
1/3 bottle good red wine ( I used a Pinot Noir)
2 24 oz. jars of organic marinara sauce, plain, OR, preferably, your own marinara sauce of equivalent amount
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
sea salt and ground pepper to taste
3/4 box Angel Hair Pasta, whole wheat or regular
lots of fresh grated parmesan or pecorino cheese

1
Remove the sausage casings, and with your fingers crumble the sausage into a Dutch oven set over medium heat, stirring constantly. Saute until enough fat is released in which you can add the chopped onions.
2
Add the onions and continue to saute over medium heat until the onions are translucent and just slightly colored.
3
Add the Cubanelle peppers, and continue to stir so the sausage becomes brown.
4
Add the crushed red pepper flakes and the thyme, and cook a few minutes more.
5
Add the red wine, the marinara sauce, and some salt and pepper. Reduce the heat. After 10 minutes, add the sugar. Cover and cook for about 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
About 15 minutes prior to serving, prepare the pasta. Follow the directions on the packaging, cooking to your preference of doneness. Drain the pasta.
7
Place the pasta in a large, shallow serving bowl. Add about a cup of the sauce to the pasta, fully tossing and blending. Then, either pour all the sauce over the pasta, or allow people to serve their own amount of sauce. Pass around the grated cheese.

128

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 package Italian sweet sausage (6 or 8 links), casings removed, 1 and a half large Vidalia or sweet onions, roughly chopped, 3 long, sweet red Cubanelle peppers, chopped in 1 to 2-inch chunks, 2 large teaspoons crushed and dried red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Sweet Heat 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.

Sweet Heat Pasta

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