Italian Chicken Sausage Pasta with Mushrooms, Tomatoes, and Peppers
A fuller-flavored sausage pasta with chicken sausage, mushrooms, tomatoes, peppers, onion, garlic, and herbs. It has more body and texture than the earlier version while staying under an hour.
- Total time: 45 minutes
- Servings: —
- Estimated total cost: $13-17 plus pantry pasta
- Calories per serving: —
Ingredients
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Simple Truth® Mild Italian Chicken Sausage12 oz $7.99
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Kroger® Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms8 oz $3.29
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Fresh On the Vine Red Tomatoes by the Bunch1 lb $1.99/lb sale
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Fresh Large Green Bell Pepper1 $0.99 each
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Jumbo Yellow Onions1 medium $0.99/lb
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Garlic4 cloves $0.69 each
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Fresh Organic Lemon1/2 lemon $1.29 each
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Parsley2 tbsp chopped $1.29 each
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Simple Truth Organic® Oregano1 tsp chopped $2.49
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dried pasta (pantry)6-8 oz pantry
Instructions
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Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook 6-8 oz dried pasta from pantry until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
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Slice 12 oz chicken sausage into coins. Slice 8 oz mushrooms, dice 1 green bell pepper, chop 1 lb tomatoes, slice 1 medium onion, and mince 4 garlic cloves. Chop 2 tbsp parsley and 1 tsp oregano.
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Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the sausage for 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
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Add onion, mushrooms, and bell pepper to the skillet and cook 6-8 minutes until softened and nicely browned. Add garlic and oregano and cook 30 seconds.
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Add chopped tomatoes, 1/4 cup water, 1/2 tsp salt, and black pepper. Simmer 8-10 minutes until the tomatoes break down into a chunky sauce.
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Return sausage to the pan and simmer 2 minutes. Add the drained pasta and toss with a splash of reserved pasta water until the sauce clings.
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Finish with parsley and a small squeeze from 1/2 lemon to brighten the flavors. Serve hot.
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Health: Protein-rich and hearty with a solid amount of vegetables; moderate fat depending on sausage choice.
Drink pairing: Chianti