Sweet and Spicy Sausage and Pepper Pasta
Sweet peppers, tomatoes, and spicy Italian sausage come together in a silky sauce with a touch of cream, giving Sweet and Spicy Sausage and Pepper Pasta a balanced kick and comforting richness. It’s a satisfying weeknight dish with tender rotini, juicy peppers, and gentle heat—great for cozy dinners or casual entertaining.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sweet and Spicy Sausage and Pepper Pasta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until slightly firm, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat the butter and olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the bell pepper strips, onion strips, and garlic and cook until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the Italian sausage, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Stir to combine, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
- 3
Remove the sausage links and slice them on the diagonal into coin slices. Return the sausage slices to the skillet. Season with basil, garlic granules, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir to combine. Stir in the heavy cream and the reserved pasta water. Cover and cook the sauce for 8 more minutes.
- 4
Divide the cooked rotini among plates and serve topped with the sauce.
- Calories 903.8 kcal High 45%
- Protein 23.22 g Good Source 46%
- Carbohydrate 131.87 g 48%
- Total Fat 31.61 g High 41%
- Saturated Fat 10.47 g High 52%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 88.09 mg High 29%
- Sodium 803.87 mg High 35%
- Dietary Fiber 7.73 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 8.72 g --
- Added Sugars 1.25 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 130.33 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 4.94 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 516.09 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 47.64 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 50.21 mg Good Source 56%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Sweet and Spicy Sausage and Pepper Pasta is an Italian dinner recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Rice Pasta, Butter, Diced Tomatoes, and Dried Basil. Each serving provides about 903.8 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sweet and Spicy Sausage and Pepper Pasta?
- It is an Italian pasta recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Sweet and Spicy Sausage and Pepper Pasta made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Rice Pasta, Butter, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Basil, Granulated Garlic. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with Sweet and Spicy Sausage and Pepper Pasta?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Sweet and Spicy Sausage and Pepper Pasta?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 903.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sweet and Spicy Sausage and Pepper Pasta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Sweet and Spicy Sausage and Pepper Pasta healthy?
- Sweet and Spicy Sausage and Pepper Pasta has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 903.8 calories and 23.22 g of protein, or 46% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 803.87 mg (35% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.47 g (52% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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