SPICY SAUSAGE SPAGHETTI

Spicy Sausage Spaghetti image

Served with crusty bread and a green salad, this is a good summer supper. It has lots of heat (my husband likes that) and it's colorful on the plate besides. -Nancy Rollag, Kewaskum, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 dried whole red chilies
1 can (28 ounces) plum tomatoes, drained and chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 large sweet red peppers, thinly sliced
4 cups hot cooked spaghetti
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat, until no longer pink; drain. Set the sausage aside and keep warm. , In another skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil; saute red chilies for 5-8 minutes or until they turn black. Discard chilies; cool oil slightly. Add the tomatoes, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper; simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in red peppers and sausage; heat through. , Toss spaghetti with remaining oil. Add tomato sauce; toss to coat. Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611 calories, Fat 29g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 1370mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 26g protein.