Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package directions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the onions and bell peppers, cooking until softened.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
- Combine the pasta with the sauce, mixing well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For spicy flavor, use hot Italian sausage.
- Add more vegetables like zucchini or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Sausage and Peppers Pasta