Red and Yellow Bell Pepper Sauce with Sausage
Sausage, bell peppers, and onion cooked with tomatoes into a simple sauce.
Ingredients
- 3 bell peppers, 1 red and 2 yellow
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp chopped onion
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 cup canned tomatoes, cut up with their juice
- 1 tbsp butter
- ⅔ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lb pappardelle or rigatoni pasta
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Split each pepper into four sections and discard the seeds and cores. Carefully peel the skin with a vegetable peeler and cut into 1" pieces.
- Put the olive oil and onions into a large pan and turn on the heat. Cook until the onions are a pale gold.
- Add the sausage and cook for two minutes.
- Add the peppers and cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the salt, pepper, and tomatoes. Cook at a simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the oil floats free of the tomatoes.
- While this simmers, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain.
- When the sauce is ready, add it directly to the pasta and toss thoroughly. Add the butter and grated cheese and toss again. Serve immediately.
If you are using link sausage, cut into 1/2" pieces before adding to the pan.