Follow these steps for perfect results
Smoked Turkey Sausage
cut into pieces
Green Peppers
thinly sliced
Sweet Red Peppers
thinly sliced
Onion
halved and thinly sliced
Diced Tomatoes
Garlic
minced
Hot Pepper Sauce
Paprika
Salt
Cayenne Pepper
Chicken Broth
Cornstarch
Spaghetti
cooked and drained
Brown the sausage pieces in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add the sliced green peppers, red peppers, and onion to the Dutch oven with the sausage.
Sauté the peppers and onion for about 2 minutes, until they begin to soften.
Pour in the diced tomatoes, minced garlic, hot pepper sauce, paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper.
Stir the mixture well to combine all ingredients.
Cook and stir the sauce until the vegetables are tender, approximately 15-20 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine the chicken broth and cornstarch to create a slurry.
Pour the broth and cornstarch slurry into the sausage and pepper mixture.
Bring the sauce to a boil, stirring constantly.
Continue to cook and stir the sauce until it thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the cooked and drained spaghetti to the Dutch oven with the sausage and pepper sauce.
Toss the spaghetti to coat it evenly with the sauce.
Cook the spaghetti and sauce together for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve hot.
Expert advice for the best results
Add a splash of red wine vinegar for extra tang.
Use fresh herbs like basil or oregano for added flavor.
Adjust the amount of hot pepper sauce to your spice preference.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Sauce can be made 1-2 days ahead.
Serve in a bowl, garnished with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
Serve with garlic bread.
Pair with a side salad.
Pairs well with the tomato-based sauce.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Comfort food, family-style meal
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