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Olive Garden Grilled Sausage and Peppers Rustica
Olive Garden Sausage and Peppers Rustica with Italian sausage, peppers, marinara, and mozzarella over pasta. A hearty Italian copycat dinner.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Stephanie Manley📖 copykat
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●skillet
- ●pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Place the cooked pasta in a large serving dish.
2
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
olive oil (divided use)2 tablespoons
3
Slice the sausage into bite-size pieces and place them in the skillet.
4
Cook the sausage until browned then remove the sausage from pan and set aside.
5
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet.
olive oil (divided use)2 tablespoons
6
Add sliced peppers, onions, and salt. Stir to combine.
sliced onion1 cup
7
Cook until the onions are transparent and the peppers have cooked until tender.
sliced onion1 cup
8
Add browned sausage to pan and red pepper flakes and stir thoroughly.
9
If you want this to be spicy, add more red pepper flakes, about 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon depending on how spicy you want.
10
Add the marinara sauce to skillet and heat well.
marinara sauce26 ounces
11
Add ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese and stir until the cheese is melted.
cup shredded mozzarella cheese (plus more for garnish if desired)1/4
12
Pour the mixture over the cooked pasta.
13
Sprinkle a little shredded mozzarella cheese on top if desired.
Nutrition Facts
calories
968 kcal
fat Content
46 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
8 g
sugar Content
14 g
sodium Content
2141 mg
protein Content
36 g
cholesterol Content
92 mg
carbohydrate Content
102 g
saturated Fat Content
15 g
unsaturated Fat Content
28 g
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