Looking for a quick and easy dinner that's packed with flavor? Look no further than this spicy sausage and pepper penne recipe! This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner, or for entertaining guests.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 pound hot Italian sausage, casing removed
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage to a plate and set aside.
- Add the onion and bell peppers to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Cook until the liquid has reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream to the skillet and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Add the cooked pasta and sausage to the skillet and toss to combine. Add the Parmesan cheese and parsley and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Tips:
- If you prefer a milder dish, you can use sweet Italian sausage instead of hot.
- Feel free to add additional vegetables to this dish, such as zucchini, mushrooms, or spinach.
- If you like your pasta dishes extra saucy, you can double the amount of chicken broth and heavy cream in this recipe.
- This dish pairs well with a crisp green salad and a glass of red wine.
