Italian Sausage And Peppers With Penne Recipes

SAUSAGE AND PEPPER PENNE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir sausage, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and mushrooms until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
• Stir diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, minced garlic, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes into vegetable mixture; bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
• Drain pasta and spoon onto plates and top with sauce mixture.

SAUSAGE & PENNE MARINARA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion and green pepper in oil over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce and seasonings; heat through., Drain pasta; toss with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

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.

ITALIAN-STYLE SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sausages; cook until browned on all sides, following cooking instructions indicated on the packaging. Remove sausages from the pan. Drain grease, leaving about a tablespoon for the vegetables.
• Cook peppers and onions in skillet over medium heat until they begin to soften. Add garlic, salt, and pepper and cook one more minute.
• Stir in Classico Tomato & Basil Sauce. Increase heat until sauce begins to boil; reduce heat and simmer over low heat.
• Cut the sausages into 1-inch pieces; add to the pan and stir to combine. Cook until the sauce has thickened and the peppers and onions are soft, about 10 minutes.
• Serve in bowls or on rolls as sandwiches.

PENNE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cook penne in large saucepan to desired doneness.
• Add basil; toss to coat. Cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot.
• If using sausage ring, cut into 2 inch pieces.
• Add sausage, bell peppers and onion to pan.
• Cook 6 - 8 minutes or until sausage is browned, stirring occasionally.
• Add tomatoes and tomato sauce, mix well.
• Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook 13 - 15 minutes or until sausage is cooked thouroughly, stirring occasionally.
• Serve sauce over penne, sprinkle with cheese.

PENNE AND ITALIAN SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Cut sausage into 1" pieces, easier if slightly frozen.
• In large fry pan (I used electric) cook sausage over medium-high meat until browned on all sides.
• Add onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper and chili powder if using.
• Cook until onion is tender.
• Stir in cornstarch.
• Add milk, stir until mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
• Add tomatoes and penne pasta.
• Return to boil, cover and simmer 15 min or until pasta is tender or to your preference.
• Stir in mozzarella cheese and serve.