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Spicy Sausage and Pepper Pasta

A quick, flavorful pasta with turkey sausage, colorful peppers, and fresh basil.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces penne pasta (whole wheat)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 red onion sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper cut into strips
  • 1/2 orange bell pepper cut into strips
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper cut into strips
  • 1 package Butterball turkey sausage 13 oz, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
  • crushed red pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil chopped
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat penne until al dente according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  • While the pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the sliced red onion and minced garlic to the pan and cook until the onion softens, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the sliced red, orange, and yellow bell peppers and the turkey sausage rounds; cook, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are tender and the sausage is heated through, about 3–5 minutes.
  • Season the mixture with crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper to taste.
  • Transfer the drained pasta to a large serving bowl. Stir in the sausage and pepper mixture, then add the halved grape tomatoes, shredded Parmesan, and chopped basil; toss to combine.
  • Adjust seasoning if needed and serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large sauté pan
  • Colander
  • large serving bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Spoon

Notes

  • Use whole wheat or regular penne as preferred.
  • Slice sausage into 1/2-inch rounds for even cooking.
  • Adjust crushed red pepper for desired heat.
  • Halve the grape tomatoes for better distribution.