One Pot Sausage and Peppers Pasta

Sausage & Peppers Pasta on a white plate with a skillet in the background.

5 from 5 votes

This delicious One Pot Sausage and Peppers Pasta is the perfect easy weeknight meal the whole family will devour. The pasta is cooked right in the skillet, soaking up all the delicious flavors from the sausage and peppers....YUM!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: one pot meal, pasta

Servings:

Calories: 480kcal

Author: Kelsey Byrnes

Equipment

One Large Skillet

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
One pound Italian sausage links
2 cups sliced bell peppers
1 cup sliced onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 1/2 cup water divided
One 14.5 ounce can Italian-style diced tomatoes drained
One 8 ounce can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces uncooked bowtie pasta or other short pasta

Instructions

Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
Once hot, add the sausage links and let sear for 3 minutes.
Flip the sausages and add the peppers, onion and minced garlic; let cook for 3 minutes.
Add 1/2 cup of water and cover with the lid; let simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the sausage reaches 160℉.
Remove the sausages to a cutting board.
Add the remaining water, drained tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, salt, pepper and pasta to the large skillet with the peppers and onions.
Cover and bring to a boil.
Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
Slice the sausages and stir into the pasta.
Serve warm with parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

Try it topped with parmesan cheese and fresh basil for a fun garnish and added flavor.

Add an additional 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water if the pasta isn't cooked thoroughly but the water is mostly soaked up.

Stir in 2-4 ounces of cream cheese or 1/4 cup heavy cream at the very end for a little creaminess.

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes at the end for added spice.

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