Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsLucia | Italian RestaurantPenne Al Sapore Di Romagna Recipe

Penne Al Sapore Di Romagna Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Penne pasta tossed with our house made sauce, made with grounded Hot and Sweet Italian Sausage, Red and Green Peppers.

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Ingredients

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Pasta and Sauce Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.

  3. 3

    Cook the Sausage

    Add the hot and sweet Italian sausage to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through.

  4. 4

    Add Peppers

    Stir in the diced red and green bell peppers and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the peppers are tender.

  5. 5

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together to combine, adding salt and black pepper to taste.

  6. 6

    Finish and Serve

    Remove from heat and stir in the fresh basil. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

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