Pasta with Sausage and Peppers
This Pasta with Sausage and Peppers provides 19g protein and 516 calories per serving for a straightforward dinner option. Quick prep on the stovetop yields 4 servings, fitting into your weekly rotation without extended time investment. Use this as a carb-forward meal on higher-calorie training days when you need volume without excessive protein density.
Ingredients
- •Italian Pork Sausage(227g)
- •Vegetable oil(15g)
- •Bell Pepper
- •Yellow Onion
- •Pasta Sauce, Marinara, Canned(680g)
- •1/2 tsp dried basil ($0.05)
- •Oregano, Dried(3g)
- •Red pepper flakes(1g)
- •Pasta, Penne, White, Dry(227g)
- •Cheese, Feta, Crumbled(28g)
- •Parsley, Fresh(15g)
Instructions
- 1Heat a large skillet over medium. Add the cooking oil and sausage links to the skillet and cook the sausage for a few minutes on each side, or until well browned (it does not need to be cooked through at this point).
- 2Remove the sausage to a clean cutting board and slice the sausage into medallions. Return the sausage to the skillet and continue to cook until the sausage is cooked through and browned on the cut sides. Remove the sausage to a clean plate.
- 3Meanwhile, slice the bell pepper and onion into thin strips. Add the sliced onion and bell pepper to the skillet after removing the sausage. Stir and cook the vegetables over medium heat, just until they begin to soften slightly.
- 4Add the sausage back to the skillet along with the pasta sauce, basil, oregano, and red pepper to the skillet. Stir everything to combine and heat through.
- 5Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta. Once boiling, add the pasta and continue to boil until tender (about 7 minutes). Drain the pasta in a colander, then add it to the skillet and stir to combine with the sauce.
- 6Top the skillet with crumbled feta and chopped parsley (if desired), then serve.
Nutrition — Per Serving
516
calories
19g
protein
23g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 58g
- Saturated fat
- 6.8g
- Sodium
- 1148 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 5.4g
4 servings per batch · ~299g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Pasta with Sausage and Peppers have per serving?
Each serving contains 19g of protein with 516 calories total. The macro split is 23g fat and 58g carbs, making this a carb-forward option better suited for post-workout meals than high-protein days.
How long does Pasta with Sausage and Peppers take to prep?
This recipe has quick prep time and yields 4 servings in one batch on the stovetop. You can have four meals ready without spending extended time cooking.
Is Pasta with Sausage and Peppers good for fat loss?
At 516 calories per serving with only 19g protein, this recipe is lower in protein density compared to other PrepForge options. It's better suited as an occasional dinner rather than a staple for fat loss phases where protein targets exceed 150g daily.
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