Christmas Pasta with Sausage, Onions, and Peppers
This recipe for Christmas Pasta has proven to be a winner in our home every Christmas season, and I trust it will be a winner in your home, too.
Servings: 10
Calories: 405kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian Sausage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1½ teaspoon dried basil
- 1½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 red bell peppers seeded and chopped
- 3 green bell peppers seeded and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1½ pounds spaghetti cooked and drained according to package directions
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium/high heat, brown the Italian sausage in the oil.
- Add the salt, pepper, basil, and oregano and continue to cook an additional 1 - 2 minutes.
- Add the chopped onions, peppers, and garlic. Stir to combine.
- Lower the heat to medium, and cover.
- Cook, covered, for 4-5 minutes or until the peppers are softened.
- Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with non-stick spray.
- Add the cooked and drained spaghetti to the casserole dish and top evenly with the Italian sausage and pepper mixture.
- Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over top.
- Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 20 minutes.
- Serve hot.
- *Note - Cover well and refrigerate leftovers for up to 5 days.
- Delicious as leftovers!
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Notes
Tools and equipment:
large skillet with cover (or aluminum foil), cooking spray, chef's knife, cutting board, large pasta pan, strainer, wooden spoon or spatula, tongs (optional)
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 1041mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g