One-Skillet Italian Chicken Sausage, Peppers and Onions Pasta
Serves: 5
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This crowd-pleasing pasta dish takes inspiration from a loaded Italian sausage sandwich and turns it into a new weeknight classic! Bell & Evans Mild Italian Chicken Sausage and beautifully caramelized onions and peppers are the perfect pairing. For an extra boost of flavor, the pasta is cooked in Bell & Evans Organic Chicken Broth (a classic chef’s trick!). Once it’s done, the pasta is tossed with the cooked veggies, Parmesan and fresh basil, then topped with the sausage for a tantalizing presentation.
Ingredients
- 1 Pkg Bell & Evans Mild Italian Chicken Sausage
- 2-3 cups Bell & Evans Organic Chicken Broth, warmed
- 2 TB Olive oil, divided
- 1 each small Red, and green bell peppers, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 small Red onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5-oz) can Diced tomatoes, drained
- 8 ounces small Shells pasta
- 2 tsp Salt, plus more, to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more, for garnish
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper, plus more, to taste
- 2 TB Chopped fresh basil, plus more, for garnish
- 1/4 tsp Crushed red pepper fl akes, plus more, for garnish
Preparation
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large straight-sided skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, flipping occasionally, until golden-brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Heat the remaining oil in the same clean skillet over medium heat. Add the peppers and onions, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to the same plate as the sausage and set aside.
- To the same skillet, add 2 cups of the broth, tomatoes, pasta, salt and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender, and liquid has reduced and formed a sauce, about 12-15 minutes. Add more broth, as needed, until pasta is fully cooked.
- Add the cooked peppers and onions, Parmesan and basil, and toss to combine, about 1-2 minutes. Top the pasta with the sausage. Garnish with additional Parmesan, basil and crushed red pepper flakes. Serve and enjoy.
