Name: Italian Sausage & Capsicum Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 2 people
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp The Good Oil Extra Virgin Rapeseed Oil; 300 g italian sausages (pork); 1 capsicum (choose different colours) sliced; 1 zucchini (less if large); ½ onion thinly sliced; 1 clove of garlic crushed; ½ 400g can of chopped tomatoes; ½ tsp dried oregano; 200 g penne pasta; 6 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese; ½ handful fresh basil roughly chopped

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

2 people

Cooking time

50 minutes

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How To Make Italian Sausage & Capsicum Pasta

Savour the simplicity of this delicious dish featuring golden-browned Italian sausages, vibrant veggies, and a zesty tomato sauce. This easy recipe brings Italian flavours to your table without the hassle, making it perfect for busy days. A satisfying meal awaits—top it with Parmesan and fresh basil for that authentic touch!

Ingredients

1 tbsp The Good Oil Extra Virgin Rapeseed Oil
300 g italian sausages (pork)
1 capsicum (choose different colours) sliced
1 zucchini (less if large)
½ onion thinly sliced
1 clove of garlic crushed
½ 400g can of chopped tomatoes
½ tsp dried oregano
200 g penne pasta
6 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
½ handful fresh basil roughly chopped

Method

Heat a large, deep frying pan over medium heat. Add a splash of oil.
Add the sausages to the pan. Cook them until they’re browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Once well coloured (they don’t need to be cooked through0, remove them from the pan and set aside to cool slightly. Slice into bite-sized pieces.
While the sausages are cooling, in the same pan, add a little more oil and add the onion and cook for about 3 minutes and then add the capsicum, zucchini and garlic.
Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Return the sliced sausage to the pan. Add the canned chopped tomatoes, dried oregano, and season with salt and pepper.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
At the same time bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta according to packet instructions.
Divide the pasta between shallow bowls. Top with the sausage and vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan and basil leaves.

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