Italian Sausage and Pepper Pasta
Baked pasta filled with colorful bell peppers and topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 12 oz package pasta
- 2 Tbs olive oil
- 5 links sweet or spicy Italian sausage, cut into chunks
- 1 sweet onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 28 oz can Italian tomatoes
- 1 large bunch fresh basil, torn
- 1 pinch kosher salt, or to taste
- 2 cups Italian blend cheese
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Preheat large skillet. Drizzle with olive oil. Add sausage and brown.
- Add onions and peppers. Sauté over medium heat until they are translucent.
- Add garlic and cook for 2–3 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil.
- Add cooked pasta to a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Add sausage and tomato sauce mixture.
- Add fresh basil and salt. Stir to combine. Top with grated cheese.
- Bake at 400°F until cheese is lightly browned, about 15–20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 618
Calories from Fat 352 (57%)
(61%)Total Fat 39g
(80%)Saturated Fat 16g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 13g
(30%)Cholesterol 91mg
(56%)Sodium 1338mg
(18%)Potassium 625mg
Total Carbohydrate 36g
(11%)Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 5g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(60%)Protein 30g
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