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penne with sausage, peppers and onions

Recipe by
Jan Carkin
Stoneboro, PA

This is a perfect summer dish. I made it the first time when the temperature was 90 and the humidity was 78%. My family loved it!!

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For penne with sausage, peppers and onions

  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 lb
    italian link sausage, cut into 1/2 in to 1 inch pieces
  • 1
    sweet onion julienned (cut into 1/4 inch strips)
  • 1
    green pepper julienned (cut into 1/4 inch strips)
  • 2
    cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 jar
    chunky marinara sauce
  • 1/2 lb
    penne pasta
  • parmesan cheese

How To Make penne with sausage, peppers and onions

  • 1
    Following the package directions; bring your pasta water to a boil.
  • 2
    Cooking the sausage: Heat a large skillet (12 in and 3 in deep) and add olive oil. When hot add the sausage cut side down, browning each cut side. When both cut ends have been browned add 1/4 cup of water cover and steam until cooked through.
  • 3
    Remove sausage from pan with a spoon leaving all the drippings in the pan. To the drippings add your onions and peppers, cook on a low heat. After 3-5 minutes add the garlic. DO NOT add it to early or you could burn the garlic and make it bitter.
  • 4
    When the onions are just transparent return the sausage to the pan and add the marinara sauce. Stir, cover and keep on low heat.
  • 5
    Place pasta in the boiling water. When it is done drain and stir into the sauce.
  • 6
    Add the Parmesan cheese to your liking and stir into the dish. Serve.

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