One-Pan Sausage & Bell Pepper Pasta

One-Pan Sausage & Bell Pepper Pasta ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 2 bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 12 ounces short pasta (e.g., penne, rotini)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• optional grated Parmesan cheese

How to make One-Pan Sausage & Bell Pepper Pasta

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the 1 pound of Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned all over. Remove the cooked sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving any rendered fat in the pan.
2. Add the chopped 1 yellow onion and 2 chopped bell peppers to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes over medium heat until the vegetables begin to soften.
3. Stir in the 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Cook for another minute until fragrant, stirring constantly.
4. Pour in the 28-ounce can of crushed tomatoes and 3 cups of chicken broth. Stir well to combine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
5. Add the 12 ounces of short pasta (such as penne or rotini) directly into the liquid, ensuring it is mostly submerged. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer.
6. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking and ensure even cooking, until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
7. Return the cooked Italian sausage to the skillet and stir it into the pasta mixture. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
8. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in 1/4 cup of fresh chopped basil. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
9. Serve hot, garnished with additional fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

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