Description
Pasta with Spicy Italian Sausage and Peppers delivers classic Italian comfort with a fiery kick. Savory sausage, sweet bell peppers, and robust herbs mingle in a hearty sauce that invites you to savor each delicious forkful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 250 g (8.8 oz) pasta
- 400 g (1 lb) Italian sausage
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 2 large garlic cloves
- ¼ teaspoon red chilli flakes
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 30 g (⅓ cup) grated Parmesan
Liquid and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 200 ml (1 cup) chicken stock
- 1 x 400 g (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
Instructions
- Fill a large stockpot with water and generously salt it. Bring to a rolling boil and cook the pasta until perfectly tender, following package directions. Carefully preserve of starchy pasta water before draining.
- Place a heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat and warm the olive oil. Introduce the Italian sausage, crumbling and browning it for 4-5 minutes until a rich golden color develops.
- Transfer the sliced onions and bell peppers into the same pan. Sauté the vegetables for approximately 5 minutes, stirring periodically, until they become tender and slightly translucent.
- Sprinkle minced garlic, red chili flakes, and Italian seasoning into the vegetable mixture. Allow the aromatics to bloom for one minute, releasing their intense flavors.
- Pour in the tomato paste, chicken stock (473 milliliters / 16 fluid ounces), and crushed tomatoes. Thoroughly blend the ingredients and reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Let the sauce develop and thicken for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Combine the perfectly cooked pasta with the robust sauce, ensuring each strand is luxuriously coated. Fold in freshly grated Parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning to personal taste.
- Plate the pasta immediately while piping hot, garnishing with an additional sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if desired, creating a visually appealing and delectable meal.
Notes
- Ensure pasta is cooked al dente for the perfect texture, maintaining a slight firmness when bitten.
- Reserve a cup of starchy pasta water to help create a silky, clinging sauce that beautifully coats each noodle.
- Break down sausage into smaller pieces while cooking to distribute flavor evenly throughout the dish.
- Sauté vegetables until they soften and develop a slight caramelization, enhancing their natural sweetness.
- Allow spices and seasonings to bloom briefly in the pan, releasing their maximum aromatic potential before adding liquids.
- Let the sauce simmer gently to meld flavors and create a rich, robust base for the pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 525 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg