Sautéed Italian Sausage and Bell Pepper Pasta

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

A quick and flavorful Italian-inspired pasta dish featuring spicy sausage and sweet bell peppers tossed in a light tomato sauce. This Italian recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs Italian sausage, red bell pepper, yellow 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

• 12 oz, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds Italian sausage
• 1 large, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 1 large, sliced into thin strips yellow bell pepper
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 10 oz spaghetti
• to taste salt
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 10 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz sliced Italian sausage and sauté for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 sliced red bell pepper, and 1 sliced yellow bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the peppers soften and garlic is fragrant.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1/4 cup dry white wine and cook for 2 minutes until alcohol evaporates and sauce reduces slightly.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1 cup crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the sausage and peppers.
6. Step 6: Add the drained spaghetti and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water to the skillet. Toss vigorously for 1-2 minutes until pasta is well coated with sauce.
7. Step 7: Season with salt to taste and serve topped with 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese.