Monday · Sep 21
One-Pot Sausage & Bell Pepper Pasta
A simple, comforting pasta dish cooked all in one pot with mild Italian sausage, bell peppers, and crushed tomatoes. Kids will love the familiar pasta and savory sausage.
Before you start
For speed, you can buy pre-sliced bell peppers or slice 2 bell peppers (any color) on Sunday night.
Cooking instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat and set sausage aside.
- Add olive oil to the pot. Dice the onion and bell peppers, mince the garlic, then add to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Return sausage to the pot. Stir in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, pasta, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat, let stand for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve directly from the pot.