Creamy Sausage and Peppers Pasta (Easy Weeknight Dinner) Recipes

A comforting, hearty meal that’s ready in 30 minutes Perfectly balanced flavors: creamy, savory, sweet, and a hint of spice One-skillet recipe = minimal cleanup Easily customizable with different sausage types or veggies Family-friendly and meal-prep approved

Cook the pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook your pasta until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
Brown the sausage. In a large skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil. Remove sausage casings if needed, and cook until browned and crumbled. Set aside on a plate.
Sauté the vegetables. In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed and sauté the chopped onion and sliced bell peppers for 5–7 minutes, until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Deglaze the pan. Pour in a splash of reserved pasta water or white wine to deglaze the skillet, scraping up any flavorful browned bits from the bottom.
Create the cream sauce. Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream. Let it simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Add cheese and sausage. Stir in the Parmesan and return the cooked sausage to the pan. Simmer until heated through and creamy.
Combine with pasta. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat. Use reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time to reach your desired consistency.
Garnish and serve. Finish with fresh parsley, basil, or extra cheese. Serve hot.

Creamy Sausage and Peppers Pasta (Easy Weeknight Dinner)