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One-Skillet Italian Sausage and Pepper Pasta
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz Italian sausage links, sliced into rounds
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 oz penne pasta
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil leaves for serving

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the sliced onion and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook for 4 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
  • Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add the penne pasta, marinara sauce, and water to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • Cover the skillet and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the pasta is tender.
  • Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the grated parmesan cheese until melted.
  • Serve the pasta hot with fresh basil leaves scattered on top.

Notes

Stir the pasta once during cooking to keep it from sticking to the bottom of the skillet. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to three days and reheat best with a splash of water to loosen the sauce. You can swap the marinara for crushed tomatoes plus an extra pinch of Italian seasoning if that is what you have on hand.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Equipment: Large Skillet