This recipe is the best when made using farmer's sausage, but any sausage links will do. Add the red pepper flakes at the end for a little kick, or leave them out if spice isn't for you.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
638 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir sausage, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and mushrooms until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
Step 3
Stir diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, minced garlic, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes into vegetable mixture; bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
Step 4
Drain pasta and spoon onto plates and top with sauce mixture.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 onion, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional)
2 ½ cups dry penne pasta
4 ½ teaspoons coconut oil
1 orange bell pepper, sliced
1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, sliced (Optional)
1 pound smoked sausage (such as farmer's sausage), sliced
