Orecchiette with Sausage and Roasted Peppers

Author

NuWave

Servings

6

Category

Main Dishes

Ingredients

• 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, removed from casings and sliced
• 2 medium red bell peppers, core and seeds removed and sliced
• 2 medium yellow bell peppers, core and seeds removed and sliced
• 1 pound orecchiette
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
• ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
• Coarse salt and ground pepper to taste

Directions

1. Heat medium sauté pan on Medium-High (375°F).
2. Season peppers with salt and pepper and transfer to pan.
3. Add sausage and sauté for 7-10 minutes, set aside.
4. Boil large pot of water on Max/Sear and cook pasta according to package directions.
5. Drain pasta, reserving ½ cup water.
6. Transfer cooked sausage and peppers to bowl and add pasta, butter, reserved pasta water and parmesan.
7. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.