Delicious Penne Pasta with Colorful Peppers and Tasty Chicken-

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
24
Yield:
24 servings

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsolive oil

  • 2sweet red peppers, chopped

  • 1largeonion, chopped

  • 4clovescloves garlic, minced or pressed through a garlic press

  • 5linksprecooked chicken and apple sausage, sliced into 1/4-thick rounds

  • 3(16 ounce) packagespenne pasta

  • garlic and herb seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash®) to taste

  • sea salt to taste

  • ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.

  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir peppers until slightly tender, about 7 minutes. Stir in onions and cook until onions soften and turn golden, 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. Stir sausage slices into onions and peppers, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.

  4. Stir drained penne into sausage and onions and reduce heat to low. Season with garlic and herb seasoning, sea salt, and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe24
Calories269
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
5g
6%
Saturated Fat
1g
6%
Cholesterol
22mg
7%
Sodium
79mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
45g
16%
Dietary Fiber
3g
10%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
11g
22%
Vitamin C
13mg
15%
Calcium
17mg
1%
Iron
2mg
12%
Potassium
131mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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