Smoky Sausage and Roasted Pepper Pasta

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

Tender spaghetti tossed with smoky sausage, caramelized bell peppers, and a garlic-infused olive oil sauce—perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner. This Italian-American-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs Spaghetti, Smoked sausage, Red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 580 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 ounces Spaghetti
• 1/2 pound, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds Smoked sausage
• 1, thinly sliced Red bell pepper
• 1, thinly sliced Yellow bell pepper
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook 12 ounces spaghetti for 8 minutes until al dente; drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. Step 2: Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add 1/2 pound smoked sausage, and cook for 4 minutes until browned; remove sausage and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add 1 sliced red bell pepper and 1 sliced yellow bell pepper to the skillet, cook for 5 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized; stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Return sausage to skillet, add drained spaghetti, and toss with 1/2 cup reserved pasta water until sauce coats strands. Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; serve immediately.