One-Pot Sausage and Peppers with Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

A comforting weeknight dinner where spicy sausage simmers with sweet peppers and onions in a rich tomato sauce, all cooked with pasta for a complete meal. This Italian-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs olive oil, Italian sausage links, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 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.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 12 oz Italian sausage links
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 1 large onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 12 oz penne pasta
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 12 oz Italian sausage links, casings removed, and cook until browned, breaking into small pieces with a spoon, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced, 1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced, and 1 large onion, thinly sliced, to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add 3 cloves garlic, minced, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes, 1/4 cup chicken broth, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer.
4. Step 4: Add 12 oz uncooked penne pasta to the pot, stir to combine, and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and sauce has thickened.
5. Step 5: Return 12 oz cooked sausage to the pot and stir to combine. Cook for 1 more minute. Serve with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.