Beef / Pork

Penne Pasta with Sausage, Peppers and Onion is for Dinner.

Penne Pasta with Sausage, Peppers and Onion takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Penne Pasta with Sausage, Peppers and Onion takes 20 minutes to cook.

Penne Pasta with Sausage, Peppers and Onion makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Penne Pasta with Sausage, Peppers and Onion are:

1 box (13.25 oz) whole wheat penne pasta
3 T canola oil
1 whole onion, cut into thin half-ring slices
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 each, red, yellow & green bell pepper cut into slices
1 lb. beef sausage links, sliced
salt, pepper & crushed red pepper to taste
(optional) fresh grated parmesan cheese

Here is how you make Penne Pasta with Sausage, Peppers and Onion:

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes.2. While pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a large 12" skillet. Add the onion, garlic, and bell peppers into the skillet and saute for 10 minutes or until tender. Add sausage slices and cook until warmed through.3. Drain pasta when done cooking, reserving a few tablespoons of liquid. Add pasta and small amount of liquid into the skillet with meat and vegetables. Stir until ingredients are mixed and pasta is coated. Add salt and pepper to taste. Include crushed red pepper for a spicier version.4. Serve hot, with fresh grated parmesan cheese sprinkled on top if desired.Serving Size: 8 1-cup servingsNumber of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TFVIOLA.

The nutritional information for Penne Pasta with Sausage, Peppers and Onion is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 452.8

• Total Fat: 22.6 g
• Cholesterol: 52.6 mg
• Sodium: 600.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 42.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.5 g
• Protein: 20.5 g