Description
A flavorful and hearty pasta dish featuring egg noodles, beef sausage, and a rich tomato-based sauce.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces wide egg noodles or pappardelle
- 1 pound beef sausage, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½–1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the egg noodles until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve about half a cup of pasta water before draining.
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Brown the beef sausage: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced beef sausage and cook until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
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Sauté the vegetables: In the same pan, add onions and bell peppers. Cook for about 5–7 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
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Build the sauce: Add the tomato paste and stir to coat the vegetables. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth, then add spices. Let it simmer for about 10–15 minutes.
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Make it creamy: Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Return the beef sausage to the skillet and stir to combine.
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Combine everything: Add drained pasta into the sauce. Toss until every noodle is coated, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
Notes
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency as needed.
- Adjust crushed red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
- Top with additional Parmesan and parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Pasta Dishes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg