Zesty Penne With Sausage and Peppers Recipe

Name: Zesty Penne With Sausage and Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups penne pasta, uncooked; 1 lb Italian sausage (ground); 1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips; 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips; 1 large onion, cut into thin strips; 26 ounces spaghetti sauce; 1 teaspoon fennel seed; 1 dash red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon dried sweet basil leaves; ½ teaspoon oregano; 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed; ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 14 parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1 lb Italian sausage (ground)
1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 large onion, cut into thin strips
26 ounces spaghetti sauce
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1 dash red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried sweet basil leaves
½ teaspoon oregano
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
14 parmesan cheese

1
Cook pasta as directed on package.
2
Meanwhile, brown sausage and crumble while browning.
3
Drain off grease.
4
Add bell peppers and onion, cook and stir 5 minutes until they are tender crisp.
5
Stir in spaghetti sauce, fennel seed, and red pepper flakes, oregano, and basil.
6
Cook the sauce until heated through and then add the cheeses to melt, stirring frequently.
7
Drain pasta and add to the spaghetti/sausage mixture.
8
Garnish with more parmesan cheese.
9
Serve with garlic bread.
10
You can simply eat this as is, or you can place in a lightly greased casserole dish and place in preheated 375 degree oven.
11
If you put in oven, top with more cheddar cheese.
12
Serve when cheese has melted and starts to brown and casserole is bubbly!

2264

kcal

Calories

133

Fat

145

Carbs

117

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups penne pasta, uncooked, 1 lb Italian sausage (ground), 1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips, 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips, and more.

Yes, Zesty Penne With Sausage and Peppers 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Zesty Penne With Sausage and Peppers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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