Italian Sausage & Pepper Recipe
Sauteed with mushrooms, onions & bell peppers in marinara sauce topped with mozzarella cheese served over pasta
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Cook the Sausage
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spoon (about 5-7 minutes).
- 3
- 4
Add Marinara Sauce
Pour the marinara sauce over the sausage and vegetable mixture. Stir to combine and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- 5
Combine with Pasta
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 6
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the pasta and cover the skillet. Let it sit for a few minutes until the cheese is melted.
- 7
Serve
Serve the Italian sausage and pepper pasta hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
