Name: Campanelle Pasta with Sausage & Peppers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 4 red bell peppers, quartered; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 6 links high-quality pork sausage, sliced; 1 (16 ounce) box campanelle pasta; 3/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved; 2 tablespoons roasted almonds, roughly chopped; 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme, or to taste; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

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Campanelle with Sausage and Roasted Red Peppers

Aug 6, 2025
by Addison Hills
- 5.0 / 5 ( 1 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

20 mins
COOK TIME

30 mins
TOTAL TIME

50 mins
SERVING

4 People
VIEWS

3

A symphony of flavors awaits in this vibrant Campanelle pasta dish! Sweet roasted red peppers mingle with savory sausage, briny olives, and crunchy almonds, all brought together by the delicate thyme and nutty Parmesan. It's a comforting yet sophisticated meal, perfect for a delightful weeknight indulgence.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

4 red bell peppers, quartered

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

6 links high-quality pork sausage, sliced

1 (16 ounce) box campanelle pasta

3/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved

2 tablespoons roasted almonds, roughly chopped

1/4 teaspoon ground thyme, or to taste

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

96 g
Cholesterol

35 mg
Fiber

7 g
Protein

28 g
Saturated Fat

6 g
Sodium

742 mg
Sugar

6 g
Fat

31 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Prepare the Peppers: Position an oven rack 6 inches from the broiler and preheat. Place bell peppers, skin-side up, on a baking sheet. Broil until blackened (8-10 minutes). Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let cool slightly. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Roast and Prep: Once cool enough to handle, remove the blackened skins from the peppers and discard. Slice the roasted pepper flesh into 1-inch pieces.

03

Step

Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add campanelle pasta and cook until al dente (about 11 minutes). Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water before draining.

04

Step

Sauté the Sausage: While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned on all sides. (5 minutes)

05

Step

Build the Sauce: Add roasted red peppers to the skillet with the sausage and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in olives, almonds, and thyme. Cover and simmer to allow the flavors to meld. (5 minutes)

06

Step

Combine and Finish: Add 2 tablespoons of reserved pasta water and the cooked pasta to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, adding more pasta water if needed to reach your desired consistency.

07

Step

Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

For an extra layer of flavor, try using Italian sausage with fennel.
Don't skip the step of reserving the pasta water! It's crucial for creating a creamy and emulsified sauce.
If you don't have almonds, toasted pine nuts make a wonderful substitute.
A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end brightens the flavors beautifully.

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