Best 11 Penne Pasta With Peppers Recipes

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Penne pasta with peppers is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. This classic Italian dish is made with penne pasta, bell peppers, onions, and a variety of seasonings. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish makes it a favorite among pasta lovers. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at a party, penne pasta with peppers is sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

MINI PENNE WITH SWEET PEPPERS AND PARMIGIANO-REGGIANO



Mini Penne with Sweet Peppers and Parmigiano-Reggiano image

Your whole family will love this pasta recipe, perfect for warm summer nights!

Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Piccolini Rich in Fiber - White Mini Penne
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 cup vegetarian broth
6 leaves fresh basil, chopped fine
1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil. Season water with salt to taste (optional).
  • In a large skillet, gently saute chopped onions in olive oil for five minutes over medium heat.
  • Meanwhile dice the peppers into 1/2 inch squares, add to the skillet and saute for three minutes over medium heat.
  • Season with salt, pepper and add the broth. Keep cooking until sauce is reduced.
  • Meanwhile cook pasta according to package directions, drain and toss with the sauce.
  • Stir in chopped basil and cheese before serving.
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PENNE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS



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Add something tangy to your family's Italian dinner! Serve sausage and pepper cooked in tomato over your pasta - a wonderful meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16-oz.) pkg. uncooked penne (tube-shaped pasta)
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
6 hot or spicy Italian sausage links (about 1 1/2 lb.)
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups diced Italian plum tomatoes
1 (15-oz.) can Italian-style tomato sauce
1 oz. (1/4 cup) shredded fresh Asiago cheese

Steps:

  • Cook penne in large saucepan to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; return to saucepan. Add basil; toss to coat. Cover to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add sausage links, bell peppers and onion; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until sausage links are browned, stirring occasionally.
  • Add tomatoes and tomato sauce; mix well. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 13 to 15 minutes or until sausage links are thoroughly cooked and sauce is of desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Serve sauce over penne. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 660, Carbohydrate 72 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1670 mg, Sugar 10 g

ONE-POT SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



One-Pot Sausage And Peppers Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: farfalle pasta, olive oil, hot italian sausages, sweet italian sausages, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, white onion, garlic, diced tomato, oregano, salt, black ground pepper

Provided by Andrew Ilnyckyj

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb farfalle pasta, or any short pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 hot italian sausages
3 sweet italian sausages
1 red bell pepper, large, diced
1 green bell pepper, large, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, large, diced
½ white onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, sliced
28 oz diced tomato
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil, add a generous amount of salt, and cook pasta 2 minutes less than the package instructions.
  • Strain pasta and set aside. Toss with a small amount of oil to prevent sticking
  • In the same pot, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil and fry sausages, working in batches as needed, until deeply browned on all sides.
  • Remove sausages, slice in ¾-inch (2 cm) rings, and set aside.
  • Sauté all of the bell peppers, onion, and garlic for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the canned tomatoes, all of the spices, and the sausage slices to the pot.
  • Simmer about 10 minutes.
  • Add the pasta back to the pot and stir gently until all the ingredients are coated in the sauce. Continue simmering until pasta is al dente.
  • Serve with grated parmesan.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 901 calories, Carbohydrate 110 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 36 grams, Sugar 17 grams

SAUSAGE AND PEPPER PENNE



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This recipe is the best when made using farmer's sausage, but any sausage links will do. Add the red pepper flakes at the end for a little kick, or leave them out if spice isn't for you.

Provided by Chelsey Carr

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 ½ cups dry penne pasta
4 ½ teaspoons coconut oil
1 pound smoked sausage (such as farmer's sausage), sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 orange bell pepper, sliced
1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, sliced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir sausage, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and mushrooms until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, minced garlic, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes into vegetable mixture; bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain pasta and spoon onto plates and top with sauce mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 637.7 calories, Carbohydrate 85.3 g, Cholesterol 49.2 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 1662.5 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

PENNE PASTA WITH MULTI-COLORED PEPPERS



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Which in Canada is Salade de pates au poivron, or so they say. I haven't tried this yet because I'm posting it for the WT 06. In the original recipe by Debra Weber, she says you can use 20 small Nicoise or the Kalmata olives, but it would not let me post that so I'm putting it here. This really sounds good.

Provided by Nimz_

Categories     Penne

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces penne pasta
1 1/4 cups light olive oil
1 yellow pepper, thinly sliced
1 red pepper, thinly sliced
1 green pepper, thinly sliced
3 -4 garlic cloves, crushed (to taste)
1 cup basil leaves, & a few (to garnish)
kalamata olive, pitted
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to the pasta directions.
  • Drain and toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
  • Cool at room tenperature.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large saute pan, add the pepper slices and cook for about 10 minutes.
  • Drain them on paper towels and reserve.
  • Put the basil and garlic in the bowl of a food processor.
  • Add the rest of the olive oil, salt and pepper and puree.
  • Pour the basil "sauce" over the pasta and toss.
  • Add the reserved peppers and olives and toss together.
  • To serve divide the penne/pepper salad among 4 plates and garnish each with reserved basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 937.4, Fat 69.7, SaturatedFat 9.6, Sodium 7.6, Carbohydrate 75.6, Fiber 11.8, Sugar 2, Protein 8.1

PENNE AND PEPPERS



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I love Italian pasta recipes! I first tasted this combination at East Side Mario's restaurant, and both liked it and disliked it, thought I could do better, to my own taste. ESM's recipe has now been watered down and/or my recipe tastes a whole lot better. I use "Classico d'Sicilia" pre-prepared sauce as a base for this recipe, using the "Spicy Red Pepper" type (its not all that spicy!) and "working" from there...

Provided by John DOH

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ounces olive oil
1 medium cooking onion, cut to rings
3 tablespoons grated garlic
1 1/2 lbs hot Italian sausage
1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (3 ounce) can tomato paste
1 jalapeno pepper, cored and de-seeded, finely chopped
3 -4 hot cherry peppers, split, de-seeded
1 celery rib, finely chopped
3 ounces asiago cheese, grated
penne pasta

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, heat olive oil, add onions, then garlic and sauté until wilted.
  • Place sausage in oven on broiling pan, and heat at 400°F.
  • Add spaghetti sauce to onion/garlic mixture, then stir in the tomato paste, heating slowly to a low boil, mixing well.
  • Add the jalapeño, cherry peppers and celery.
  • Cook at low heat until the peppers are just less than crisp, and just more than soft --
  • Start the water boiling for the penne noodles; when boiling, add the penne, and cook about 7 minutes, then drain.
  • Remove the sausage from the oven (40 minutes cooking) and slice thinly on the diagonal, 3/8-inch thickness, and mix with sauce, stirring well.
  • Serve with grated Asiago over the penne noodles. Accompany with a truly dry Italian wine, and note how the "spiciness" turns the ashy dry taste of the wine to a sweet taste on the palate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 843.1, Fat 63.5, SaturatedFat 18.6, Cholesterol 97, Sodium 2742.5, Carbohydrate 31.5, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 16.7, Protein 36.9

PENNE WITH ASPARAGUS AND PEPPERS



Penne with Asparagus and Peppers image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (9-ounce) package frozen cut asparagus
3/4 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup frozen chopped onion
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
1/2 cup roasted red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1/2 cup roasted yellow pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
12 ounces penne pasta, cooked per package directions
1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine asparagus, stock, onions, garlic, peppers, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil and reduce liquid to 1/4 cup, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients, except cheese. Toss with hot, cooked pasta. Top with cheese and serve hot.

PENNE PASTA WITH PEPPERS



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This excellent and easy recipe can be topped with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese to add some extra zest. Enjoy with some garlic bread for a light meal, if desired.

Provided by Donna Lasater

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian     Side Dishes

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 red onions, cut into strips
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 red bell peppers, chopped
2 yellow bell pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and reserve.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, red bell peppers and yellow bell peppers and saute for 10 minutes or until tender. Pour this vegetable mixture over cooked pasta and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.9 calories, Carbohydrate 79.9 g, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 9.7 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

SPICY PEPPER PENNE



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Candace Greene of Columbiana, Ohio sure knows how to bring a bit of Sicily to the supper table! Let her zesty combination of pepperoni, pasta and peppers add a little kick to your dinner lineup.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 packages (3-1/2 ounces each) sliced pepperoni, halved
1/2 cup pepperoncini
1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
3-1/2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, layer the pasta, rosemary, pepperoni, pepperoncini and red peppers. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12 minutes or until pasta is tender. Add cream and Parmesan cheese; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

PENNE WITH PEPPERS AND CREAM



Penne With Peppers And Cream image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large sweet red peppers
1 large clove garlic, minced
2 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, well drained and minced
Pinch hot red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons heavy cream
salt
1/2 pound penne
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Char peppers under a broiler or over an open flame. Place charred peppers in a plastic bag and keep it closed for a few minutes, then remove peppers and scrape off all the skin. Core, seed and chop peppers coarsely.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet, add the peppers, garlic and sun-dried tomatoes and cook over medium heat until the peppers are tender, about five minutes.
  • Stir in the pepper flakes and cream and cook a few minutes, until the cream has thickened slightly. Season to taste with salt and remove from the heat.
  • When the water has boiled, add a generous pinch of salt and the penne. Cook the penne until it is al dente, about eight minutes. Drain it well and add it to the skillet.
  • Return the skillet to the heat and cook, stirring for a minute or two, until the ingredients are well combined. Stir in the cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 295, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 363 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

THREE-CHEESE & PEPPER PENNE



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This creamy pasta entree comes together in a snap. It makes two casseroles, so you can freeze one or share it with friends. -Jasey McBurnett, Rock Springs, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 casseroles (5 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups 2% milk
2 jars (7 ounces each) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
2 cups shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese
2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, saute chicken in 1 teaspoon oil until no longer pink. Remove from the skillet. In the same skillet, saute mushrooms in remaining oil until tender., In a Dutch oven, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the red peppers, mozzarella and provolone cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, mushrooms and chicken., Drain pasta; stir into sauce. Divide between two greased 8-in. square baking dishes. Sprinkle each with remaining Parmesan cheese., Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the remaining casserole at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly., To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until bubbly, stirring once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 1002mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish. Choose ripe peppers, firm shrimp, and a flavorful cheese.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp: Shrimp cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become tough and rubbery.
  • Add the shrimp at the end of the cooking process: This will help to prevent overcooking.
  • Use a variety of peppers: Different types of peppers will give your dish different flavors and colors. Try using a mix of bell peppers, chili peppers, and pepperoncini.
  • Adjust the spiciness to your taste: If you don't like spicy food, you can use milder peppers or omit them altogether. If you like spicy food, you can add more chili peppers or cayenne pepper.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately, while the shrimp is still hot and juicy.

Conclusion:

This penne pasta with peppers and shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give this recipe a try.

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