Best 7 Zesty Penne Sausage And Peppers Recipes

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The delectable dish of zesty penne sausage and peppers is a flavorful blend of savory sausage, sautéed bell peppers, tangy tomatoes, and tender penne pasta. The aroma of sauteed sausage and peppers fills the kitchen, tantalizing your taste buds. The combination of herbs and spices in the sausage, along with the sweetness of the peppers and the tanginess of the tomatoes, creates a harmonious balance of flavors. This tantalizing meal is a delightful option for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, offering a vibrant explosion of flavors that will satisfy your cravings.

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ZESTY PENNE, SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS



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Take a trip to penne heaven when you make this Zesty Penne with Sausage and Peppers. Prepare this super easy dinnertime dish in under 30 minutes!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
3/4 lb. Italian sausage
1 each green and red pepper, cut into thin strips
1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
1 tsp. fennel seed
dash crushed red pepper
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, crumble sausage into large skillet; cook and stir on medium heat 8 min. or until done. Drain. Add peppers; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Stir in next 3 ingredients; cook 5 min. or until heated through. Add cream cheese; cook 2 min. or until melted, stirring frequently.
  • Drain pasta. Add to sausage mixture; mix lightly. Top with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 1330 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 26 g

PENNE WITH SPICY SAUSAGE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground hot Italian sausage
1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, grated
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
One 32-ounce can crushed seasoned tomatoes
One 16-ounce can seasoned tomato sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound penne pasta
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Add the onion to the saucepan and cook, stirring, until coated with the sausage drippings. Reduce the heat slightly and add the garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes. Stir until the mixture has softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce to the onion mixture. Stir until fully combined. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the cooked sausage. Reduce heat to low and gently simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the penne and cook until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl. Add the sauce, sprinkle with Parmesan, if using, toss and serve.

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

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

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

ZESTY PENNE, SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS



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This lively sauce uses cream cheese to create a rich, velvety texture like your favorite vodka sauce.

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1 pound Italian sausage
1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 teaspoon fennel seed
Dash crushed red pepper
4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
¼ cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, crumble sausage into large skillet; cook and stir on medium heat 8 min. or until done. Drain. Add bell peppers; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Stir in next 3 ingredients; cook 5 min. or until heated through. Add cream cheese; cook 2 min. or until melted, stirring frequently.
  • Drain pasta. Add to sausage mixture; mix lightly. Top with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 764.8 calories, Carbohydrate 75.4 g, Cholesterol 86.1 mg, Fat 37.8 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 1913.8 mg, Sugar 19.5 g

SPICY SAUSAGE AND PENNE



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"I got the inspiration for this recipe from a dish at a local restaurant. It's a quick meal-in-one that I fix often." You can also substitute whatever pasta or veggies you have on hand for this versatile skillet supper. Brian Albright - Seward, NE

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup uncooked penne pasta
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
1/2 pound smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/4 cups fat-free milk
1/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large saucepan according to package directions, adding the vegetables during the last 6 minutes of cooking., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown sausage; remove from skillet and keep warm. , In a small bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, mustard and pepper flakes; gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Add milk mixture to the skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened., Drain pasta and vegetables; stir into the pan. Add cheese and reserved sausage; cook and stir until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 650mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

- For a spicier dish, add more red pepper flakes or chopped chili peppers. - If you don't have Italian sausage, you can use another type of sausage, such as breakfast sausage or chorizo. - To make the dish more vegetarian, omit the sausage and add more vegetables, such as zucchini, mushrooms, or bell peppers. - Serve with a side of crusty bread or garlic bread to soak up the sauce. - Garnish with fresh parsley or basil for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

This zesty penne sausage and peppers recipe is a flavorful and satisfying meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. So next time you're looking for a quick and delicious meal, give this recipe a try!

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