Sausage Peppers Penne Alfredo Recipes

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 & 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.

SAUSAGE ALFREDO

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the sausage, green pepper, onion and mushrooms over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in Alfredo sauce. Drain pasta and stir into skillet; heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

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.

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.

DOUBLE-CHEESE PENNE WITH SAUSAGE & HOT CHERRY PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a large covered pot, bring 4 quarts salted water to a boil. With 1 teaspoon olive oil, lightly grease an 8x11-inch baking dish.
• Add the penne or ziti to the boiling water and cook until it's just tender but still firm to the tooth. Drain the pasta well and return it to its cooking pot.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large straightsided skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the sausage, let it sit for a minute and then start stirring and breaking it into bite-size pieces with the side of a slotted metal spoon. Cook until lightly browned, another 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a plate using the slotted spoon.
• Add the garlic to the pan, season with salt and cook, stirring constantly, until it colors slightly, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and their juices and cook at a rapid simmer, stirring occasionally and breaking up the tomatoes with the spoon, for 5 minutes so the sauce thickens slightly.
• Meanwhile, position an oven rack about 6 inches from the broiler element and heat the broiler on high. Stir the sausage and its juices, the diced peppers, and 1/3 cup of the Parmigiano into the sauce. Cook, stirring, until the sausage is cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Taste for salt and pepper.
• Pour the sauce over the cooked pasta in the pot and stir well. Spread the pasta and sauce evenly in the baking dish or gratin dishes. Sprinkle with the mozzarella and the remaining 1/3 cup Parmigiano.
• Place dish in oven and broil until the cheese melts and browns in places, 2 to 4 minutes. (check often to be sure they don't burn). Serve immediately with more Parmigiano.

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.