Sausage And Roasted Pepper Penne Recipes

BAKED PENNE WITH SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F, with rack on upper middle position.
• In a large heavy pot, cook sausage and onions over medium high heat. Stir and cook about 5 minutes, or just until browned and cooked through. Add sliced peppers, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in red pasta sauce and garlic powder. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Stir in cooked penne (should be just under al dente, so it won't overcook in oven.)
• Stir to coat penne well with sauce. Transfer to desired baking dish. Sprinkle with desired amount of cheese over the top.
• Bake about 5-10 minutes, or just until cheese is melted.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE WITH PEPPERS & PENNE

Steps:

• In a large non-stick skillet, heat the oil.
• Sauté the onion, bell peppers, and fennel until the vegetables turn golden, 8-10 minutes.
• Add the garlic and sauté 1-2 minutes longer.
• Stir in the tomato, salt, and pepper.
• Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally.
• Add the sausage; simmer covered, stirring occasionally, until the flavors are blended, about 20 minutes.
• If the sauce becomes too dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of water.
• Meanwhile, cook the penne according to directions; drain.
• Add the basil, parsley, and penne to the sausage mixture; toss to combine.

SAUSAGE, PENNE, AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Saute onion and peppers in oil.
• Add garlic, tomatoes, sugar, salt and pepper.
• Reduce heat and simmer.
• Add sausage and simmer covered about 20 minutes.
• While sausage and tomatoes are simmering, cook penne according to package directions.
• Add basil, parsley and penne to sausage mix and toss to combine.

SAUSAGE & PEPPERS PENNE ALFREDO

Steps:

• Slice sausage into 3/4 inch slices.
• Cut onions and peppers in to thin strips (julienne slices).
• Mince 3 to 4 cloves of garlic or measure out 1 Tbsp of pre-minced garlic.
• Chop basil into small strips (about 1 inch in length).
• Prepare pasta based on packaged instructions.
• Fry sausage in oil over medium-high heat until all pieces have turned brown.
• Add peppers and onions, season with salt and pepper to taste, and fry with sausage for 2 minutes.
• Add garlic and fry for 1 more minute.
• Dust the mixture with 2 Tbsp of flour (this step is optional, and will create a thicker sauce) and stir for about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
• Add chicken broth and stir mixture for about 30 seconds.
• Turn heat down to medium-low and add cream. Stir to combine.
• Slowly bring cream to a boil and let simmer for 5 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
• Add Parmesan cheese and stir until cheese is melted into mixture.
• Garnish with fresh basil and serve over pasta.