PASTA WITH SAUSAGE 'N' PEPPERS

Pasta with Sausage 'n' Peppers image

"I found this recipe years ago in an old Italian cookbook and made some changes to it," explains Janice Mitchell of Aurora, Colorado. "It's been one of our favorites since then. This fits the category of 'quick, easy and delicious.'"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 medium green pepper, coarsely chopped
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, coarsely chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the peppers; cook 4-6 minutes longer or until peppers are tender. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute., Combine flour and cream until smooth. Gradually stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the parsley, marjoram, salt and pepper. , Drain pasta. Top with sausage mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560 calories, Fat 25g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 1037mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.