Sausage & Pepper Pasta
Sausage & Pepper Pasta provides 12g protein and 318 calories per serving, working best paired with additional protein sources to reach meaningful macro targets. Batch-preps 8 servings efficiently on the stovetop, maximizing yield per cooking session for busy prep schedules. Use as a carb-forward side component rather than a primary protein meal in your weekly rotation.
Ingredients
- •Italian Pork Sausage(284g)
- •Vegetable oil(15g)
- •Bell Pepper
- •Bell Pepper
- •Bell Pepper
- •Yellow Onion
- •Garlic(120g)
- •Canned Diced Tomatoes(794g)
- •1/2 Tbsp dried basil ($0.07)
- •Oregano, Dried(8g)
- •Red pepper flakes(1g)
- •1 tsp salt or to taste ($0.05)
- •Pasta, Rigatoni, White, Dry(340g)
Instructions
- 1Add the vegetable oil and sausage links (unsliced) to a large pot and cook over medium heat until the sausage is browned and firm enough to slice. It doesn't have to be cooked through at this point.
- 2While the sausage is cooking, thinly slice the bell peppers and onions, and mince the garlic. Once the sausage is browned, remove it from the pot and add the peppers, onions, and garlic. Let them cook while you slice the sausage into thin medallions.
- 3After the peppers and onions have softened, return the sliced sausage to the pot along with the diced tomatoes, basil, oregano, and crushed red pepper. Stir to combine and continue to cook over medium heat.
- 4Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta for about 7 minutes, or just until tender, but still firm. Slightly undercook the pasta as it will continue to cook and soak up liquid once added to the pot with the sausage and peppers.
- 5Once the pasta is finished cooking, drain it in a colander and then add it to the pot with the sausage and peppers. Stir to combine, place a lid on top, and allow the pasta to cook in the pepper sauce for about 5 more minutes, or until it has absorbed most of the liquid in the pot. Add about a half teaspoon of salt, taste, and add more if needed.
Nutrition — Per Serving
318
calories
12g
protein
12g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 42g
- Saturated fat
- 3.5g
- Sodium
- 319 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 4.0g
8 servings per batch · ~195g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Sausage & Pepper Pasta have per serving?
Each serving delivers 12g of protein and 318 calories with 12g fat and 42g carbs. This is a lower-protein option best used as a side dish or combined with additional protein sources.
How long does Sausage & Pepper Pasta take to make?
Quick prep time on the stovetop produces 8 servings, allowing efficient batch preparation for multiple meals or family portions throughout the week.
Is Sausage & Pepper Pasta good for fat loss?
At 318 calories per serving with only 12g protein, this pasta is calorie-efficient but too low in protein to serve as a primary fat loss meal without supplemental protein additions.
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