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Air Fryer Italian Sausage with Peppers Over Whole Wheat Pasta

One pan in the air fryer, minimal cleanup, and plenty of leftovers for lunch the next day. This is one of those dinners I make when I need something satisfying but don't want to spend the evening in the kitchen. This is a family favorite that's on our dinner rotation because it's so quick, easy, and full of flavor. I haven't tried making it with chicken or turkey Italian sausage, but I think either would work well. Just be sure to leave the casing on the sausage for this recipe.

Mimi's Tip 💗

Serve with a simple bagged salad and garlic bread. For lighter meals, skip the garlic bread—you'll still have a filling dinner thanks to the sausage and veggies. Skip the pasta if you’re avoiding carbs.

Source: angelinabelle.com

Course: Main Course

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 16 min

Total Time: 26 min

Serves:

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Italian sausage links
  • 3 bell peppers (any color) sliced
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1⁄2 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1⁄2 tsp. garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 oz Whole wheat penne or rotini, cooked according to package directions
  • Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat pasta according to the package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the sliced peppers and onion with the olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Place the sausage links over the seasoned vegetables in the air fryer basket.
  5. Cook for 15–16 minutes, shaking the basket and turning the sausages several times during cooking, until the vegetables are tender and the sausage is cooked through.
  6. Serve the sausage and peppers over the cooked pasta.
  7. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Amount Per Serving (4)

  • Calories: 447
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 34 mg
  • Sodium: 647 mg
  • Carbohydrate: 55 g
  • Fiber: 7 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Protein: 26 g

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