Description
A delicious one-pot pasta dish featuring Italian sausage and colorful bell peppers in a flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- Italian sausage
- Bell peppers
- Medium-sized pasta (such as penne, rotini, or farfalle)
- Chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Other vegetables (optional: mushrooms, zucchini, peas, or broccoli)
Instructions
- Cook Italian sausage until browned
- Add bell peppers and any additional hearty vegetables
- Add pasta and broth
- Cook until pasta is tender and sauce has thickened
- Add delicate vegetables like peas in the final few minutes if using
- Let stand briefly before serving to allow sauce to thicken further
Notes
- Any medium-sized pasta can be used in this recipe
- For a vegetarian version, use plant-based sausage or 2 cups of sautéed mushrooms
- If sauce is too thin, simmer uncovered for additional minutes
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste for desired spice level
- Recipe is adaptable to different vegetable combinations
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Keywords: one pot pasta, Italian sausage pasta, bell pepper pasta, easy dinner, adaptable pasta recipe
