Description
A rich and flavorful pasta dish featuring spicy Italian sausage, bell peppers, and a zesty tomato-wine sauce. With a kick from red pepper flakes and the freshness of basil and parsley, this dish is a delicious twist on classic Italian flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces Pappardelle noodles (or wide fettuccine noodles)
- 1 pound Spicy Italian Sausage
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large can crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup white wine
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves freshly minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 teaspoons parsley flakes
- ¼ cup basil leaves, sliced very thin
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste (optional)
Instructions
FIRST STEP:
- Cook the Pappardelle (or fettuccine) noodles according to the package directions.
- Once al dente, drain and rinse the noodles, then set them aside.
SECOND STEP:
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Crumble the spicy Italian sausage into the pan and cook until fully browned and cooked through.
- Once cooked, remove the sausage from the pan and set it aside.
THIRD STEP:
- If necessary, add more oil to the skillet using the sausage drippings.
- Add the thinly sliced onion, bell peppers, and Italian seasoning to the pan. Sauté until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and add salt and pepper to taste.
FOURTH STEP:
- Pour in the white wine and allow it to simmer for a couple of minutes until it cooks down slightly.
- Add the crushed tomatoes to the pan and return the cooked sausage to the skillet.
- Remove from heat, then stir in the sliced basil and parsley.
FIFTH STEP:
- Add the drained pasta to the pan and use tongs to toss everything together, ensuring the noodles are well-coated with the sauce and vegetables.
Notes
- For a milder version, use sweet Italian sausage instead of spicy sausage.
- Feel free to add more herbs or red pepper flakes to adjust the flavor to your preference.
- You can also top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg