Easy Italian Sausage and Pepper Pasta
Quick and easy Italian Pepper and Pasta Skillet meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium bell peppers (sliced thinly ( I used one red and one yellow))
- 1 package Italian Style Sausage (4 or 5 links sliced into medallions)
- 8 oz. penne pasta (cooked al dente)
- 24 oz. pasta sauce
- 8 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup Fresh parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Recipe Prep
- Cook the pasta following the directions on the box. Drain and set aside.
- Slice the sausage and peppers.
- If using a block of mozzarella cheese shred it before starting.
Cooking Instructions
- In a large skillet heat the olive oil.
- Sauté the bell peppers and sausage until the sausage is cooked through.
- Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss.
- Sauté for 3 minutes, gently tossing the pasta.
- Add the sauce to the pan and toss until all the pasta is evenly coated with sauce.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top and place a lid on the pan.
- Reduce the heat enough to prevent scorching and allow the cheese to melt.
- Plate and grate some fresh parmesan cheese over the top.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 855kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 39gFat: 53gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 1986mgPotassium: 1084mgFiber: 6gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 2983IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 346mgIron: 4mg
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