PASTA WITH BELL PEPPERS, PESTO AND SWEET ITALIAN SAUSAGE

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Wonderfully refreshing recipe made with all fresh ingredients. Great any time of the year. My whole family loves this dish. I like to serve with fresh steamed brocolli, sprinkled with garlic powder or parmesan cheese.

Provided by brunettebaker

Categories     European

Time 30m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups cooked penne pasta
3 sweet Italian sausage links
1 lemon
2 garlic cloves, peeled
5 medium tomatoes
5 large fresh basil leaves
20 sprigs fresh cilantro
1 medium orange bell pepper
1 medium red bell pepper
1/4 cup basil pesto

Steps:

  • Remove casing from sausage links. Heat skillet, and add links. Break up meat while cooking (like ground beef consistancy) Cook until nicely browned.
  • Place on paper plate with paper towel to soak up extra grease. Place aside until needed.
  • Wash tomatoes and slice up into workable size. Place in food processor.
  • Peel garlic cloves and place in processor with tomatoes.
  • Cut lemon in half, squeeze juice from one half on top of tomatoes and garlic on food processor.
  • Wash basil and cilantro. Place herbs in food processor as well.
  • Process until all tomatoes are chopped up - NOT until smooth. You want a little chunkiness. Sauce will be a little watery. (I have thought about adding a small can of tomato paste or something here to thicken the sauce and make it more like what you would get out of a jar, however I have never tried it so I'm not sure how it would work/taste.).
  • Wash and cut up pepper. Cut into slices and then cut the slices in half.
  • Place tomato sauce in pan and add in meat. Heat for 5-10 minutes over medium heat until warm. Add in pepper for a few minutes and cook until desired firmness. (I only put them in for about 2-3 minutes as I like them just warm, and still crunchy.).
  • Mix sauce with warm pasta, stir in pesto and serve ENJOY!

2B Mario
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This pasta dish was delicious!


Asim Suleiman
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This pasta dish was really good. The roasted bell peppers and pesto were a great combination, and the sweet Italian sausage added a nice bit of protein. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this dish aga


Ryan Gainer
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This pasta dish was amazing! The flavors were incredible and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this dish again.


Bryant Mills
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This pasta dish was delicious! The roasted bell peppers and pesto were a great combination, and the sweet Italian sausage added a nice bit of spice. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


srijan Devkota
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This pasta dish was really good. The roasted bell peppers and pesto were a great combination, and the sweet Italian sausage added a nice bit of protein. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this dish aga


Arafat Uddin
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This pasta dish was amazing! The flavors were incredible and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this dish again.


absolutezero
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This pasta dish was delicious! The roasted bell peppers and pesto were a great combination, and the sweet Italian sausage added a nice bit of spice. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


ASD Islamabad
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I loved this pasta dish! The roasted bell peppers and pesto were a great combination, and the sweet Italian sausage added a nice bit of protein. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


Songof Hojas
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This pasta dish is easy to make and absolutely delicious. The roasted bell peppers and pesto give it a unique flavor that I loved. The sweet Italian sausage adds a nice touch of spice. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Josephine Jagba
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The combination of flavors in this pasta dish is amazing. The roasted bell peppers add a smoky sweetness, the pesto adds a nutty creaminess, and the sweet Italian sausage adds a savory richness. The pasta is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorfu


Vicky Mike
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The flavors of the roasted bell peppers, pesto, and sweet Italian sausage came together perfectly. The pasta was cooked al dente, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish