Capellini Pizzaiola Recipe
Sautéed Italian sausage, garlic, onions, green peppers, marinara sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese, served with capellini pasta.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sautéed Mixture
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Cook the Capellini
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the capellini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Sautéed Mixture
- 2
Sauté the Sausage
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once hot, add the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
- 4
Combine with Marinara
Pour in the marinara sauce, stirring to combine. Season with salt and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes on low heat.
Assembly
- 5
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked capellini to the skillet with the sausage and marinara mixture. Toss gently to combine, ensuring the pasta is well coated.
- 6
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the pasta mixture. Cover the skillet with a lid and let it sit for 2-3 minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
- 7
Serve
Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with additional herbs if desired.
