One-Pan Sausage and Bell Pepper Pasta

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A vibrant pasta dish featuring savory sausage and sweet bell peppers, cooked in a single skillet for effortless weeknight dining. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs spaghetti, Italian sausage, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 500 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 500 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through (5-7 minutes). Remove sausage and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add sliced bell peppers and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
  3. Step 3: Add minced garlic and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Return cooked sausage to skillet. Add marinara sauce and 1/4 cup water, stirring to combine and bringing to a simmer.
  5. Step 5: Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente in a separate pot. Drain and add directly to skillet with sauce.
  6. Step 6: Toss pasta vigorously for 1 minute until coated, adding reserved pasta water if needed to loosen sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. Step 7: Serve immediately, topped with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.

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