Best 10 Sausage And Pepper Pasta Casserole Recipes

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There's nothing more comforting than a warm and hearty casserole dish, especially when it's filled with flavors of sausage, peppers, and pasta. Sausage and pepper pasta casserole is a one-pot meal that's easy to make and perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of prep, you can have this delicious casserole on the table in no time. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover sausage and peppers.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SAUSAGE PASTA CASSEROLE



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"This recipe is so flexible," says Shirley Howden of Essexville, Michigan. "You can use beef or Italian sausage, and your favorite vegetables and cheese." It's also easy to double for company.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 uncooked lasagna noodles
1/3 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/4 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook the beef, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Drain and rinse pasta in cold water. Cut pasta into 3-in. pieces. Stir the pasta, sausage and spaghetti sauce into meat mixture., Transfer to an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with cheeses. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 879mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

ONE-POT SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



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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, PEPPERS AND PASTA CASSEROLE



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A hearty dish for a cold winters night that will feed a crowd! Use all sweet or all hot sausage if you prefer.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Pork

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

pasta dough or 1 lb spaghetti
3 cups Perruso's spaghetti and meatballs sauce (or your own recipe)
1 lb sweet Italian sausage link, casings removed
1 lb hot Italian sausage, casings removed
3 green peppers, cored,seeded and sliced lengthwise
1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and skiced lengthwise
1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more if you like)

Steps:

  • Butter a 13x9 baking dish.
  • In a large stockpot boil salted water.
  • Prepare pasta if using fresh and boil for 4 minutes OR boil the dry pasta for 10 minutes.
  • For either drain when done and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  • Meanwhile cook sausage over medium heat, around 8 minutes or until fully cooked.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon and add to spaghetti.
  • Add bell peppers to drippings and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients to pasta and toss well.
  • Pour into casserole dish.
  • Bake for 45 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
  • Serve with a green salad and bread sticks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.2, Fat 37.5, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 87.1, Sodium 1888.7, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.4, Protein 28.6

SAUSAGE, ONION AND PEPPER BAKED PASTA



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This pasta dish lures you with sausage, onion and pepper and seals the deal with gooey fontina cheese.

Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
One 28-ounce can whole plum tomatoes, crushed by hand
One 15-ounce can whole plum tomatoes, crushed by hand
4 large sprigs fresh basil
3/4 pound sweet or spicy Italian sausage, casing removed
1 green bell pepper, halved, seeded and thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, halved, seeded and thinly sliced
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 pound dried rigatoni
3 cups shredded Italian fontina cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Add both cans of tomatoes and 1 cup water. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat slightly, add the basil sprigs and simmer rapidly, uncovered, until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard the basil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up any clumps with a wooden spoon, until brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a large bowl using a slotted spoon. Add the green and red bell peppers and onion to the skillet with the sausage drippings and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden in spots, about 8 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the sausage.
  • Cook the rigatoni in the salted boiling water until very al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain the pasta and add it to the bowl.
  • Add the tomato sauce, half of the fontina and half of the Parmesan to the bowl and stir well to combine. Transfer the pasta to a 3- to 4-quart baking dish and top with the remaining fontina and Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, until browned, about 15 minutes. Let the pasta stand about 10 minutes before serving.

UNCLE AL'S SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS CASSEROLE



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Before starting this recipe, make sure everything is ready-to-go because the cooking moves really fast. By the way, the hot cherry peppers are only suggested and NOT for the weak at heart!

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h1m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup olive oil
2 pounds fresh turkey sausage (about 8 links), cut in 1/2
1 medium red onion, quartered and separated
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 1- inch-wide strips
1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 1-inch-wide strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 1- inch-wide strips
1 pound green beans, ends trimmed and halved
1 (14-ounce) can no-sugar-added diced tomatoes
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped basil leaves, plus some for garnish
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces button mushrooms
4 marinated hot cherry peppers, optional
Shaved Parmesan, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 6 minutes. (Don't fully cook the sausage, as it will be finished in the oven.) Drain the fat from the skillet.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and peppers and cook, stirring, until tender, about 2 minutes. Add in the remaining ingredients except for the mushrooms, cherry peppers, and Parmesan and cook, stirring occasionally, for another 3 minutes.
  • Combine the sausage, vegetable mixture, mushrooms, and cherry peppers in the gratin dish. Bake uncovered until well browned, about 40 minutes. Serve garnished with basil leaves and Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calorie, Fat 37 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Fiber 4 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

SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS PASTA WITH BROCCOLI



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The classic Italian combination of sausage and peppers creates a satisfying and easy weeknight meal when combined with pasta. Broccoli is a fantastic nutritious addition that adds texture and cooks up quickly, or you can opt for broccolini or broccoli rabe if you want a more assertive vegetable. Sweet Italian pork sausage is used here, but there's no need to feel tied to the recipe: Substitute with spicy Italian sausage for extra heat, use chicken-apple sausage for a healthier take, or swap in fresh chorizo or breakfast sausage to turn this dinner into brunch.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weeknight, pastas, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound sweet Italian pork sausage, casings removed
1 pound broccoli, cut into 1 1/2-inch florets (about 4 cups)
2 medium yellow bell peppers (12 ounces), cored, seeded and thinly sliced (about 2 1/2 cups)
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and pepper
1 pound rigatoni
1/2 cup grated Parmesan (2 ounces), plus more for serving
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 1/2 lemon)
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up the meat using a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Scrape the mixture into a medium bowl. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, the broccoli, peppers and garlic to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until they soften and begin to brown, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water and drain the pasta. Return the pasta and reserved cooking water to the pot over low heat. Add the broccoli mixture, cooked sausage and its accumulated juices, 1/2 cup Parmesan, the lemon juice and red-pepper flakes and stir vigorously until liquid is slightly thickened and saucy, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the pasta with additional Parmesan for sprinkling on top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 981, UnsaturatedFat 30 grams, Carbohydrate 99 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 41 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 1080 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

POTLUCK SAUSAGE CASSEROLE



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Whenever my husband digs in to this pasta casserole full of Italian sausage and veggies, he gets a big smile on his face. I love that! -Jane Davis, Marion, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 jar (14 ounces) pasta sauce with meat
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente; drain and transfer to greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain and remove from pan., In same skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, oregano, salt and pepper; cook and stir 5 minutes. Add zucchini, mushrooms and garlic; cook and stir 6-8 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender., Stir in tomato sauce, pasta sauce and sausage; pour over pasta. Sprinkle with cheese (dish will be full). Cover casserole with a piece of foil coated with cooking spray. Bake 10 minutes. Uncover; bake until golden brown and cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 1104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

DADDY'S SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS



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This is a great recipe for anyone who loves bell peppers! My dad always made this for me when I was growing up... now I make it for my own family and get raves every time! Serve over pasta and with bruschetta for a full meal! Enjoy!

Provided by AMYM20

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 (4 ounce) links Italian sausage
1 tablespoon garlic flavored olive oil
3 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large onion, cut into wedges
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons garlic flavored olive oil

Steps:

  • Slice each sausage link into 5 pieces. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage, and cook until browned, turning as needed.
  • Drain excess grease, then add the green, red and yellow peppers, tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over all, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the lid, and stir. Add the garlic and onion to the pan. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover, and simmer for 15 more minutes. Stir, then top with mozzarella cheese. Cover and cook for 5 minutes to melt the cheese. Remove from the heat and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 65.9 mg, Fat 37.6 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 1458.9 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPER CASSEROLE



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This recipe came from the February 2005 issue of Betty Crocker Quick-to-fix Casseroles. I fixed this last night and made no changes to the recipe other than to double it (I have a large family) and it turned out wonderful!

Provided by lhchris

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 1/2 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb Italian sausage (4 to 5 links)
2 medium bell peppers, coarsely chopped (any color)
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta or 1 cup rosamarina pasta
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
1 (8 ounce) can pizza sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz.)

Steps:

  • Heat over to 375 deg. F. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cut each sausage link into 4 pieces. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally until brown; drain.
  • In baking dish, mix sausage and remaining ingredients except cheese. Cover baking dish with foil.
  • Bake 45 minutes. Uncover and stir well. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered about 10 minutes longer or until sausage is no longer pink and orzo is tender.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of sausages: Different types of sausages will give your casserole different flavors. Try using a combination of sweet and spicy sausage, or add some Italian sausage for a more robust flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When browning the sausage, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the sausage from cooking evenly and will make it more likely to stick to the pan.
  • Use a good quality pasta: The type of pasta you use will also affect the flavor and texture of your casserole. Use a pasta that is sturdy enough to hold up to the sauce and the sausage, such as penne or rigatoni.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package directions, but be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and will not hold up well in the casserole.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what will bring all the flavors of the casserole together. Use a sauce that is flavorful and complements the sausage and pasta. You can use a simple tomato sauce, or you can try a more complex sauce, such as a creamy pesto sauce or a spicy arrabiata sauce.
  • Top the casserole with cheese: Cheese is a classic topping for pasta casserole. It adds a delicious golden brown crust and helps to hold the casserole together. You can use any type of cheese you like, but mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan are all popular choices.
  • Bake the casserole until bubbly: Bake the casserole until it is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden brown. This will usually take about 30 minutes.

Conclusion:

Sausage and pepper pasta casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying casserole that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give sausage and pepper pasta casserole a try.

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