Description
A quick and easy one-pot meal featuring smoked sausage, colorful bell peppers, and pasta, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the sliced smoked sausage over medium heat until browned.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the sliced bell peppers, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add the pasta and chicken broth to the pot, bringing to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about 10-12 minutes or until the pasta is cooked al dente.
- If desired, stir in shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot and enjoy your meal!
Notes
- Feel free to use any type of pasta you have on hand.
- For a healthier option, use turkey sausage.
- This dish can be easily customized with your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg