Creamy Sausage, Pepper & Herb Pasta

This looks like a delicious skillet pasta made with ground sausage, wide noodles, bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and Italian herbs. Here’s a full recipe you can use for your post:

 Ingredients — Serves 4

• 12 oz (340 g) wide egg noodles or pasta
• 1 lb (450 g) ground Italian sausage or ground beef
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 orange or yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp dried basil
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt, to taste
• ¼ cup pasta water or chicken broth
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Optional: Parmesan cheese for serving

 Instructions

1. Cook the pasta: Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water, then drain.
2. Cook the meat: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage or ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
3. Add vegetables: Add olive oil, onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Cook for 4–5 minutes until slightly tender.
4. Season: Add Italian seasoning, oregano, basil, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt.
5. Add tomatoes: Stir in the tomatoes and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
6. Combine: Add the cooked pasta and reserved pasta water or broth. Toss everything together until the pasta is coated with the flavorful juices.
7. Finish: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and Parmesan if desired. Serve hot!

 Recipe Info

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Servings: 4

 Estimated Nutrition — Per Serving

• Calories: ~500 kcal
• Protein: ~24 g
• Carbohydrates: ~55 g
• Fat: ~21 g
• Fiber: ~4 g
• Sugar: ~6 g

Nutrition is an estimate and can vary significantly depending on the type and amount of sausage, pasta, oil, and cheese used. USDA FoodData Central is a useful reference database for ingredient-level nutrition data. Q&A

Q: Can I use chicken instead of sausage?
A: Yes! Ground chicken, turkey, or diced chicken breast will work well.

Q: Can I make it spicy?
A: Absolutely! Add extra red pepper flakes or your favorite chili seasoning.

Q: Can I add cheese?
A: Yes! Parmesan or mozzarella would be delicious.

Q: Can I make this recipe ahead of time?
A: Yes. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.

Q: What vegetables can I add?
A: Mushrooms, spinach, zucchini, broccoli, or olives are great options.