Description
This Creamy Sausage and Peppers Pasta is a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for a delicious weeknight meal. It features flavorful Italian sausage, sautéed peppers and onions, and a creamy sauce, all tossed with your favorite pasta.
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces uncooked pasta (such as bucatini, penne, or rigatoni)
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown Sausage and Sauté Vegetables: While the pasta is cooking, brown sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Remove sausage and set aside. Add olive oil to the skillet and sauté onion and bell peppers until softened and lightly browned.
- Make Sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic to the skillet; cook until fragrant. Sprinkle in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in heavy cream and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Combine and Finish: Add cooked sausage and spinach to the skillet. Toss to combine. Add a splash of hot pasta water to the skillet, then drain the pasta and add it to the skillet. Toss until the spinach is wilted and the pasta is coated in sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve immediately with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
- Sausage: Use bulk sausage or remove casings from sausage links.
- Make Ahead: The sausage, peppers, and onions can be cooked ahead of time.
- Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 700kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
