Pasta with sausage and peppers

Pasta with sausage and peppers is a rich and flavorful dish, typical of homely and comforting cooking. I’ll provide you with a classic version of the recipe, with an all-Italian twist. Here are the ingredients and the preparation:

Ingredients

• 320 g of pasta (such as penne or rigatoni)
• 250 g of pork sausage
• 2 bell peppers (one red and one yellow for a colorful dish)
• 1 small onion
• 400 g of tomato passata
• Extra virgin olive oil to taste
• Salt and pepper to taste
• A pinch of chili pepper (optional)
• Grated Parmesan or parmigiano to garnish (optional)

Preparation

1. Start by cleaning the peppers, removing the cores, seeds, and the white inner parts. Cut them into strips or pieces, depending on your preference.
2. Peel the onion and finely chop it.
3. In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until it becomes translucent.
4. Remove the skin from the sausage, crumble it, and add it to the skillet. Let it brown for a few minutes until it starts to color.
5. Add the peppers to the skillet with the sausage and let cook for about 10 minutes, until they soften.
6. Pour the tomato passata into the skillet, add salt, pepper, and chili pepper if you like it a bit spicy. Let everything cook for about 15-20 minutes, until the sauce has reduced and the flavors have melded together.
7. Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta following the instructions on the package to achieve al dente pasta.
8. Drain the pasta and pour it into the skillet with the sausage and pepper sauce. Mix well to ensure the pasta is flavored with the sauce.
9. Serve hot, with a sprinkling of Parmesan or parmigiano if desired.

This is a simple dish that allows you to appreciate the flavors of Italy. Enjoy your meal!