This recipe originated with my son, who makes it with very spicy chicken sausages. I loved it so much that I adapted it to suit our taste. Because my husband prefers less spicy food, I use milder chicken-apple sausage. This is one of our favorite dinners.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 sweet red peppers, chopped
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1 large onion, chopped
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4 cloves cloves garlic, minced or pressed through a garlic press
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5 links precooked chicken and apple sausage, sliced into 1/4-thick rounds
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3 (16 ounce) packages penne pasta
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garlic and herb seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash®) to taste
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sea salt to taste
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ground black pepper to taste
Description
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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.
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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.
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Stir sausage slices into onions and peppers, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Stir drained penne into sausage and onions and reduce heat to low. Season with garlic and herb seasoning, sea salt, and pepper to taste.
