Quick way to grow 20-Minute Sweet Pepper Sausage Pasta
This quick and easy 20-minute sweet pepper sausage pasta is a delicious weeknight meal that comes together in a flash. It's packed with flavor from the sausage, peppers, and pasta sauce.
Equipment
- large pot
- large skillet
Ingredients
Pasta
- 12 ounces pasta
Sauce
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 sweet bell peppers any color, thinly sliced
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Garnish
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Cooking Pasta
- Cook pasta according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
- While pasta cooks, brown Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon.
Cooking Sauce
- Drain excess grease from the skillet, then add olive oil, bell peppers, and onion to the skillet.
- Sauté until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes, then stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and oregano to the skillet, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and sausage, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
- Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For a spicier kick, use hot Italian sausage or add a pinch of red pepper flakes. You can also add other vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.