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    Home » Type » Main Courses » Pasta and Noodles

    Pepper and Onion Pasta with Sausage {Giveaway}

    Published: Jan 28, 2013 · Modified: Apr 5, 2022 by Faith · This post may contain affiliate links · 64 Comments

    DSC_5720(small)I can’t resist picking up a unique (or better yet, strange) food item, and even something that seems as ordinary as pasta is no different. (Food bloggers, I know you get this…everyone else, I know it’s a little weird.)

    DSC_5660(small)I found this pasta a while back at a specialty store. I meant to write down the name of the shape before I threw out the package, but I forgot…does anyone know what it’s called? The noodles are long and thick and if you look closely, you’ll see they’re “S” shaped. (Incidentally, it’s pretty crazy how many kinds of pasta there are. I have no idea the exact number (I doubt it’s known at all, actually), but I know it’s at least in the hundreds.)

    When I received a set of Rose Romano’s Italian Peppers Marinara and was thinking about what to use it in, a dish with sautéed bell pepper, onion, and sausage came to mind. Toss in some pasta, and serve it along with a green salad and you’ve got dinner on the table.

    There are two varieties of Rose Romano’s Marinara: red bell pepper and green bell pepper. Both kinds are thick, slightly sweet, and full of bell pepper flavor. It’s not meant to drown your pasta; rather it’s meant to accentuate it, which is why 1 cup is plenty of sauce for ½ pound of pasta.

    I also used the sauce as a topping for pan-seared cod; with black olives and a little feta sprinkled on top, it was a unique and tasty meal. I think it would make a delicious base for veggie pizza, or as a dipping sauce for a mozzarella or provolone grilled cheese sandwich.

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    Pepper and Onion Pasta with Sausage
    Prep time:  10 mins
    Cook time:  15 mins
    Total time:  25 mins
    Yield: 3 to 4 servings
     
    Ingredients
    • ½ lb (225 g) long pasta noodles (such as spaghetti, bucatini, or linguine)
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • ¾ lb (350 g) fully cooked chicken or turkey sausage, sliced
    • 1 medium-large onion, quartered and thinly sliced
    • 2 medium bell peppers (red or green), quartered, cored, and thinly sliced
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 cup (250 ml) Rose Romano’s Italian Peppers Marinara (use red or green to match your fresh bell pepper)
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
    Instructions
    1. Cook the pasta to al dente according to the package directions.
    2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large lidded skillet over medium-high to high heat; add the sausage and cook until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the sausage to a bowl and set aside.
    3. Turn the heat down to medium, add the onion and bell pepper, and cook until starting to soften but not turn mushy, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more, stirring constantly.
    4. Stir in the sauce and cook until warm, about 1 minute, then toss in the pasta and cook 1 minute more.
    5. Serve with fresh parsley sprinkled on top.
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    Rose Romano’s is also giving away a package of their products for one lucky reader. The winner will get a set of four (16 oz) jars of sauce, two red bell pepper and two green bell pepper. (And it comes in a really pretty package...very nicely done, Rose Romano’s!)

    collageYou do not need to have a blog to enter this giveaway! To participate, you can do any of the following (please leave a separate comment for each so I can count them as separate entries):

    1. Leave a comment telling me your favorite way to use marinara sauce.
    2. Leave a comment telling me if you know the name of the pasta that’s pictured above.
    3. Share this giveaway on Facebook and leave a comment here telling me.
    4. Tweet this giveaway on Twitter and leave a comment here telling me.

    This giveaway ends Monday, February 4, 2013 at 5AM EST. After that the winner will be randomly selected and notified by email. Good luck to all!

    Disclaimer: I received the marinara that I discussed in this post for free from Rose Romano’s, and they are also providing the prize pack for this giveaway. I was under no obligation to review this product, and as always, opinions stated are my own.

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    1. Annalise says

      February 04, 2013 at 8:08 pm

      My favorite way to use marinara is definitely on pizza

      Reply
    2. Bren says

      February 03, 2013 at 2:25 pm

      There's a great Italian specialty shop here in DC I used to frequent. Everything is imported from Italy.. and the fresh food is made by Italians. Such a lovely place. As for the pasta, I've seen it in Italy, but not familiar with the name. I saw a few in the comments thread...either way, the dish looks great. My ex used to make me a great dish very similar to this. He was so proud too! :)

      Your book review is just about done. Still so thrilled for you. Hugs.

      Reply
    3. Michelle Tucker says

      February 03, 2013 at 4:21 am

      tweeted: https://twitter.com/michedt/status/297997538756263937
      michelletucker at baconnation dot net

      Reply
    4. Michelle Tucker says

      February 03, 2013 at 4:19 am

      My favorite way to use marinara is in lasagne.
      michelletucker at baconnation dot net

      Reply
    5. Joyti says

      February 01, 2013 at 3:43 pm

      Congrats on the cookbook! I hadn't seen it yet/heard about it.
      And the pasta sounds delicious.

      Reply
    6. Autumn C. says

      January 31, 2013 at 11:49 am

      I tweeted about the giveaway! @autumnsweeps

      Reply
    7. Autumn C. says

      January 31, 2013 at 11:47 am

      That pasta is Casarecce!!!

      Reply
    8. Autumn C. says

      January 31, 2013 at 11:45 am

      I love using marinara on cheese ravioli!

      Reply
    9. Susan Christy says

      January 30, 2013 at 11:06 pm

      I make Confetti Spaghetti Casserole with marinara

      Reply
    10. Tanya says

      January 30, 2013 at 4:51 pm

      Tweeted it!

      Reply
    11. Tanya says

      January 30, 2013 at 4:47 pm

      I like to use half marina half pesto for a twist on your typical pasta or pizza topping

      Reply
    12. Carolyn G says

      January 30, 2013 at 4:18 pm

      I love using it on spaghetti and as a pizza sauce

      Reply
    13. rachel says

      January 30, 2013 at 4:12 pm

      I like marinara on pizza or served up with eggplant.

      Reply
    14. Leslie says

      January 30, 2013 at 4:00 pm

      I use marinara as a base for a veggie and pasta soup.

      Reply
    15. Karen D says

      January 30, 2013 at 11:54 am

      Tweeted at https://twitter.com/KDFF/status/296659591675121664

      Reply
    16. Karen D says

      January 30, 2013 at 11:53 am

      Shared on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/karen.g.delaney/posts/308044379298548

      Reply
    17. Karen D says

      January 30, 2013 at 11:51 am

      It is NOT strozzapetti, as that is rolled vs extruded. I have looked at a number of sites to try to figure out what it is, but to no avail. I'm guessing that it is an obscure antique die of some sort, though.

      Reply
    18. Karen D says

      January 30, 2013 at 11:44 am

      I like to use marinara for lasagne

      Reply
    19. Jessica says

      January 30, 2013 at 10:39 am

      My favorite way to use marinara sauce is to serve over roasted broccoli for a quick easy dinner/side dish.

      Reply
    20. Cindy Brickley says

      January 30, 2013 at 9:18 am

      I tweeted this giveaway on Twitter.

      Reply
    21. Cindy Brickley says

      January 30, 2013 at 9:18 am

      I shared this giveaway on Facebook.

      Reply
    22. Cindy Brickley says

      January 30, 2013 at 9:17 am

      My favorite way to use marinara sauce is a dipping for garlic and herb breadsticks.

      Reply
    23. Cindy Brickley says

      January 30, 2013 at 9:13 am

      It is Strozzapreti pasta. Here is a link to all the pasta shapes if anyone is interested to print one out for future reference

      http://www.foodsubs.com/PastaShapes.html

      Reply
    24. ashley - baker by nature says

      January 29, 2013 at 11:16 pm

      This pasta would definitely be a winner at my place!!! Gorgeous photos, too!!!

      Reply
    25. Gianna says

      January 29, 2013 at 5:01 pm

      On top of pizza.

      Reply
    26. Lindsay says

      January 29, 2013 at 2:10 pm

      I love to bake goat cheese in marinara and spread it on crostini.

      Reply
    27. grace says

      January 29, 2013 at 1:33 pm

      eggplant parmesan, with extra, extra cheese.

      Reply
    28. Cassidy says

      January 29, 2013 at 12:05 pm

      I love marinara over fried polenta topped with parmesan. Divine!

      Reply
    29. Patricia Maleske says

      January 29, 2013 at 8:58 am

      I simmer meatballs, in my marinara sauce. DeLish!!!!. Thanks for the chance to enter....

      Reply
    30. Denise Wilson says

      January 29, 2013 at 8:22 am

      I like to use it in a turkey stuffed meatloaf instead of ketchup!

      Reply
    31. [email protected] says

      January 29, 2013 at 6:18 am

      Looks delicious, One of my favourite things in pasta is sausage, its not cassarecchi is it? trouble is with pasta names it's very regional and its choice of the producer

      Reply
    32. Tammy Smith says

      January 29, 2013 at 1:21 am

      My favorite way to use marinara is in Chicken Parmesan. This pasta looks like fun!

      Reply
    33. Ron says

      January 28, 2013 at 11:49 pm

      possibly long versions of casarecce

      Reply
    34. Ron says

      January 28, 2013 at 11:30 pm

      baked pasta and cheese

      Reply
    35. Andrea D. says

      January 28, 2013 at 11:23 pm

      I don't know what it is but it is really interesting pasta. Thanks for the chance to enter.

      Reply
    36. Andrea D. says

      January 28, 2013 at 11:21 pm

      I love using marinara in lasagna. Thanks for the chance to enter.

      Reply
    37. Blessie Nelson says

      January 28, 2013 at 10:27 pm

      Tweeted - https://twitter.com/Bless_Eliz/status/296097181104996352

      Reply
    38. Blessie Nelson says

      January 28, 2013 at 10:25 pm

      Its way too limber - could be Strozzapreti :)

      Reply
    39. Blessie Nelson says

      January 28, 2013 at 10:20 pm

      I love to use marinara sauce to cook Swedish meatballs and serve with potatis and lingonberry sauce.

      Reply
    40. Katie@Cozydelicious says

      January 28, 2013 at 8:43 pm

      What a great weeknight meal! So hearty and homey. And that pasta is so cool - what a fun shape! This may sound odd, but I love marinara with poached eggs and sauteed peppers. With a piece of crusty bread, it's my favorite comfort food.

      Reply
    41. Throuthehaze says

      January 28, 2013 at 8:29 pm

      I like using marinara on my chicken parm

      Reply
    42. Dee Dee says

      January 28, 2013 at 7:25 pm

      Love to simmer sausage or meatballs in marinara sause

      Reply
    43. Asiya @ Chocolate and Chillies says

      January 28, 2013 at 7:16 pm

      My favorite way to use marinara sauce is in pasta.

      Reply
    44. Rajean says

      January 28, 2013 at 6:10 pm

      We like marinara in a baked spaghetti dish with sauteed spinach and mushrooms.

      Reply
    45. Urban Wife says

      January 28, 2013 at 4:19 pm

      I love using homemade marinara sauce as pizza sauce. Delish!

      Reply
    46. Emily says

      January 28, 2013 at 3:54 pm

      I love making pizza casseroles with marinara, sausage, pasta, cheese, and pepperoni!

      Reply
    47. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

      January 28, 2013 at 1:22 pm

      Love everything about this pasta dish, Faith!

      Reply
    48. Bridget says

      January 28, 2013 at 1:17 pm

      Eggplant parm!

      Reply
    49. Amy Tong says

      January 28, 2013 at 1:12 pm

      tweeted:
      https://twitter.com/uTry_it/status/295957387817398273

      amy [at] utry [dot] it

      Reply
    50. Amy Tong says

      January 28, 2013 at 1:10 pm

      I have no idea what that pasta is called. Looks like Strozzapreti but way longer?
      amy [at] utry [dot] it

      Reply
    51. Amy Tong says

      January 28, 2013 at 1:07 pm

      Those are some gorgeous pasta and recipe. I have no idea what it's call though. My favorite way to use marinara sauce is as dipping sauce for fry raviolis...so good. I can't wait to try these Rose Romano’s Marinara ones. They sound decadent. Topping this sauce on cod with olives sound just as delectable. Boy, I sure am getting hungry now. :)

      amy [at] utry [dot] it

      Reply
    52. Alyssa (Everyday Maven) says

      January 28, 2013 at 12:36 pm

      What a unique pasta - my hubby would love it. His favorite, hard-to-find pasta is long fusilli.

      Reply
    53. Erica says

      January 28, 2013 at 11:24 am

      GO Josh! Whoop whoop! The cookies look absolutely perfect girl! You've taken so many incredible trips lately- jealous ;)

      Reply
    54. Erica says

      January 28, 2013 at 11:21 am

      yummmm! There is something about cooked peppers and onions that always makes me hungry! I adore marinara- I could eat it right out of the jar! But I actually like using a bit of it in tomato soup

      Reply
    55. Justin says

      January 28, 2013 at 11:05 am

      Is that pasta Strozzapreti?
      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strozzapreti

      Reply
    56. Justin says

      January 28, 2013 at 11:02 am

      My favorite thing to do with marinara sauce is make chicken parm.

      Reply
    57. Sarah H.P. says

      January 28, 2013 at 10:58 am

      My favorite way to use marinara sauce is on homemade pizza!

      Reply
    58. Allison (Spontaneous Tomato) says

      January 28, 2013 at 10:58 am

      My favorite way to use marinara sauce is simple: with pasta, sauteed chard, and fresh parmesan!

      And that pasta is really interesting-looking, wish I knew what it was called... (I totally would have bought some, too! :)

      Reply
    59. Diane says

      January 28, 2013 at 10:47 am

      Is it possibly Casarecce, just a thought. Love this recipe it looks yummy. Diane

      Reply
    60. Julia says

      January 28, 2013 at 9:29 am

      I love to use marinara sauce in lasagna --I sometimes make it in my slow cooker and sometimes I bake it. This looks delicious!

      Reply
    61. Kate M says

      January 28, 2013 at 8:56 am

      My favorite use for marinara sauce is for meatball subs.

      Reply
    62. Ellie says

      January 28, 2013 at 8:55 am

      Currently, my favorite way to use marina sauce is to simmer it until it thickens, then use it as a dip for meatballs. Love!

      Reply
    63. Kate M says

      January 28, 2013 at 8:20 am

      The pasta looks like Strozzapreti to me. It roughly translates to "choke the priest". I was told how it got that name once, but I forgot. I had it at a fabulous Italian restaurant in San Diego. It was paired with lobster and a rose sauce.

      Reply
    64. Rosa says

      January 28, 2013 at 5:44 am

      A wonderfully comforting dish! This sauce looks good too and I love the shape of the pasta you used.

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply

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