Sausage Green Pepper Pappardelle
Savory sausage green pepper pappardelle pasta is an easy, one-pot recipe that is hearty and full of flavor.
Equipment
- 1 Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 large onion, chopped
- 1/2 large green pepper, chopped
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 14.5 oz can crushed tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 oz papardelle pasta
- 3 oz fresh baby spinach
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Fresh chopped parsley or basil, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Add onion and green pepper and cook until sausage is browned and onion and green pepper are softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, oregano and salt and pepper, to taste and bring to a boil.
- Add pappardelle pasta and stir to submerge in the liquid. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer about 7 minutes or until pasta is nearly al dente.
- Add spinach and stir until it is wilted. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered for 5 minutes.
- Grate fresh Parmesan cheese on top and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil if desired.
- Notes:*Use good-quality sausage for the best flavor - it's the backbone of this dish. *Add mushrooms for extra depth.. *Use spicy Italian sausage for a bigger kick or add in crushed red pepper flakes for heat. *Stir in a splash of cream for a richer sauce. *Add spinach at the end for color and freshness. *Pair it with crusty bread and a simple green salad, and dinner is done.
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