Sausage & Peppers Served Over Spaghetti Recipe
Make Sausage & Peppers Served Over Spaghetti Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Preparing the Sausage and Vegetables
- 3
Brown the Sausage
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 7-10 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- 4
Sauté Vegetables
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add sliced bell peppers, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Making the Sauce
- 5
Combine Ingredients
Add the cooked sausage back to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- 6
Simmer
Bring the mixture to a simmer and let cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
Serving
- 7
Combine and Serve
Serve the sausage and pepper sauce over the cooked spaghetti. Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and additional red pepper flakes if desired.
