Sweet and Spicy Sausage and Pepper Pasta

Name: Sweet and Spicy Sausage and Pepper Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 cups brown rice rotini pasta; 1 cup rotini pasta; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips; 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips; 1 medium sweet onion, cut into thin strips; 3 links Hot Italian sausage; 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup reserved pasta water

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This is a fabulous meal prep recipe, and the tomatoes and peppers lend a natural sweetness to juxtapose the spicy sauce and sausage.

By Staff Author

Published on March 23, 2023

rotini in dish with tomato sauce with bell peppers and sausages

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

2 cups brown rice rotini pasta
1 cup rotini pasta
1/2 cup reserved pasta water
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 medium sweet onion, cut into thin strips
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 links hot Italian sausage
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
Meanwhile, heat butter and olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper strips, onion strips, and garlic and cook until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add Italian sausage, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Stir to combine, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
Remove sausage links and cut on the diagonal into coin slices. Return sausage slices to the skillet. Season with basil, garlic granules, and crused red pepper flakes. Stir to combine. Mix in heavy cream and reserved pasta water. Cover and cook sauce for 8 more minutes.
Divide cooked rotini amongst plates and serve topped with sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

605	Calories
29g	Fat
65g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 605
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g	37%
Saturated Fat 12g	59%
Cholesterol 57mg	19%
Sodium 720mg	31%
Total Carbohydrate 65g	24%
Dietary Fiber 7g	24%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 22g
Vitamin C 81mg	407%
Calcium 104mg	8%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 755mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.