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Published: June 4, 2018 Last Modified: March 23, 2019 By Sara 16 Comments

Sausage and Pepper Pasta

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This sausage and pepper pasta is filled with grilled Italian sausage and colorful bell peppers, all served over pasta in a tomato sauce. The perfect hearty meal to feed a crowd!

Sausage and peppers is a classic flavor combination. When you add pasta to the mix, you have an easy dinner that’s great for entertaining or for a busy weeknight.

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Sausage and pepper pasta with sliced Italian sausage, red and yellow bell peppers and grated parmesan cheese.

Father’s Day is quickly approaching, and we always have my family over for a special dinner. This year I’m serving this easy yet festive sausage and pepper pasta with grilled Italian sausage and plenty of sauteed peppers.

How do you make sausage and pepper pasta?

To make this recipe, you’ll need to grill some sausage. I put my pasta up to boil and cook the peppers at the same time I start cooking the sausage, that way everything is done at the same time.

Sausage and peppers in a skillet.

I use my Johnsonville Sizzling Sausage Grill to cook the sausage for this recipe. My dad loves sausage, so this year I’m gifting him his own Sizzling Sausage Grill for Father’s Day! The Sizzling Sausage Grill is super easy to use, and you get perfectly cooked sausages every time in less than 15 minutes. As long as you have an electrical outlet, you can use this grill, I love how portable it is.

Johnsonville Sizzling Sausage Grill

The Sizzling Sausage Grill has an enclosed design, which means that the juices get sealed into the sausages, and the sausages are evenly cooked and browned. You can grill anywhere from 1-5 sausages at a time which makes this grill convenient for a single serving or for feeding a crowd.

Sausages cooking in a sizzling sausage grill.

You can use hot or sweet Italian sausage for this recipe. I used a combination of red, yellow and green bell peppers because it’s visually appealing, but feel free to use whichever colors of peppers that you have on hand.

Ingredients for sausage and pepper pasta.

Any short pasta will work for this recipe, such as penne, rigatoni or rotini. I serve my sausage and pepper pasta with garlic bread and a green salad for a complete meal that is perfecting for celebrating on Father’s Day.

Sausage and pepper pasta in a skillet with a sausage grill in the background.

The finishing touch on this pasta is a sprinkling of parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Sausage and pepper pasta with Italian sausage, topped with parmesan cheese.

Your dad will be thrilled to have this sausage and pepper pasta on Father’s Day, and he’ll be even more excited when you gift him with his very own Sizzling Sausage Grill. Order today to take advantage of the free shipping deal!

Sausage and pepper pasta with sliced Italian sausage, red and yellow bell peppers and grated parmesan cheese.
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Sausage and Pepper Pasta

This sausage and pepper pasta is filled with grilled Italian sausage and colorful bell peppers, all served over pasta in a tomato sauce. The perfect hearty meal to feed a crowd!
Course Main
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 576kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1 package Johnsonville Italian Sausage Links sweet or hot
  • 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter divided use
  • 2 cups sliced bell peppers any color you like
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 16 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespons chopped parsley.

Instructions

  • Cook the sausages in a Johnsonville Sizzling Sausage Grill according to grill directions. 
  • Cut the sausages into slices.
  • Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions.
  • Melt one tablespoon of butter in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the peppers and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook for 5-6 minuted or until peppers have softened and are lightly browned. Remove the peppers from the pan.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of butter and onion to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until onions are softened. 
  • Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add the tomato sauce and Italian seasoning to the pan and bring to a simmer.
  • Drain the pasta and toss with the tomato sauce. 
  • Arrange the sliced sausage and peppers over the pasta. Sprinkle with parmesan and parsley, then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 576kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 662mg | Potassium: 830mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2440IU | Vitamin C: 85.6mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 3.3mg
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    Comments

    1. Kristy says

      May 31, 2021 at 3:56 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a fabulous recipe and easy too!

      Reply
    2. Deb says

      September 16, 2019 at 9:21 am

      5 stars
      Hearty tasty dish! Beautiful to serve and tastes so good! Pass the Parmesan!

      Reply
    3. Sally says

      June 14, 2019 at 5:38 pm

      So simple, yet so festive and tasty! Perfect for a special get together or just for family gatherings!

      Reply
    4. Pam Greer says

      June 14, 2019 at 4:58 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is on regular rotation at our house!! The sausage and pepper combination is perfect and I love that grill!

      Reply
    5. Jamie says

      June 14, 2019 at 4:10 pm

      5 stars
      We made this for dinner last night and it was amazing! Love sausage and peppers together!

      Reply
    6. Anita @ Daily Cooking Quest says

      June 14, 2019 at 4:07 pm

      5 stars
      Yay, I have everything at home to make this. We are going to have an amazing dinner tonight. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

      Reply
    7. kim says

      June 14, 2019 at 2:55 pm

      5 stars
      Such a fabulous recipe! So tasty and easy!

      Reply
    8. Jen says

      June 14, 2019 at 2:46 pm

      I had a big stash of sausage from costco and this was the perfect recipe. My fam loved it.

      Reply
    9. Becca Wilson says

      June 10, 2018 at 10:00 am

      We love sausage and I am always looking for new dishes. This one looks like it would be amazing!

      Reply
    10. Janice says

      June 6, 2018 at 9:48 am

      I love how colorful this dish is! I’m sure my hubby would also love this for Father’s Day. He loves sausages and peppers too.

      Reply
    11. Annreeba says

      June 6, 2018 at 12:37 am

      This sounds easy and delicious. It’s look colorful. I will definitely try this.

      Reply
    12. Natalie Jerebic says

      June 5, 2018 at 11:51 am

      This just inspired me to make a pasta dish for dinner! Always love a colourful dish!

      Reply
    13. Cynthia Nicoletti says

      June 5, 2018 at 7:16 am

      Love your recipe. Looks so good and we enjoy making sausage and peppers.

      Reply
    14. Shahla says

      June 4, 2018 at 10:36 pm

      5 stars
      That grill looks awesome! The pasta dish looks delish and so colorful!

      Reply
    15. Nancie says

      June 4, 2018 at 5:47 pm

      This sounds easy and delicious. I can resist a good sausage recipe.

      Reply
    16. DAnielle says

      June 4, 2018 at 9:50 am

      Okay I’m drooling over this right now! Thanks for sharing girl, I definitely need to try and make this!

      Reply

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