Quick Sausage & Peppers Pasta
A robust and flavorful Italian-American dish that brings together high-protein chicken sausage, crisp bell peppers, and tender pasta in a light, buttery emulsion. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe transforms simple pantry staples into a satisfying, restaurant-quality meal in under thirty minutes without the need for complex sauces.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Halal-friendly
Ingredients
8 oz Penne or rigatoni pasta
12 oz Chicken or turkey smoked sausage, sliced
2 Bell peppers, sliced into thin strips
2 tbsp Unsalted butter
1/4 cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Garlic powder
Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta until al dente.
Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining the noodles.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the sliced sausage until golden brown.
Add the sliced peppers to the skillet and sauté for five minutes until tender.
Stir in the butter and garlic powder until the butter is fully melted.
Add the cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water to the skillet.
Toss everything thoroughly to coat the pasta in the buttery sauce and top with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
Use a mix of colored bell peppers for a more vibrant presentation. Ensure you reserve the pasta water, as the starch helps the butter create a silky sauce that clings to the noodles. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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