Sausage and Peppers Pasta Paula Deen

Get ready to impress your family with Paula Deen’s Sausage and Peppers Pasta, a hearty and colorful dish that combines bold Italian flavors with simple, comforting ingredients. This one-pan pasta recipe features juicy Italian sausage, tender bell peppers in vibrant shades of red, yellow, and green, and a garlicky tomato-based sauce that’s perfectly seasoned with Italian herbs. Tossed with al dente pasta and topped with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings, this quick recipe comes together in just 45 minutes, offering an easy way to serve a filling, homemade meal with minimal effort. If you're a fan of classic Italian-American comfort food that packs a punch of flavor, this dish is sure to become a favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or hot)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 Red bell pepper
• 1 Yellow bell pepper
• 1 Green bell pepper
• 1 large Yellow onion
• 3 Garlic cloves
• 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 12 ounces Pasta (penne, rigatoni, or your choice)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it into chunks with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the sliced red, yellow, and green bell peppers, along with the onion sliced into strips. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.

Step 5

Pour the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste into the skillet. Stir in the Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Allow the sauce to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and combine it with the sauce and vegetables. Let it simmer for another 3-5 minutes to meld the flavors.

Step 7

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce.

Step 8

Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the pasta and toss lightly. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2412.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2956.9

Total Fat 176.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 63.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 397.6mg	0%
Sodium 7792.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 205.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.8g	0%
Total Sugars 45.9g
Protein 141.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1736.0mg	0%
Iron 15.4mg	0%
Potassium 4460.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.4%

Protein: 19.0%

Carbs: 27.6%