Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 lb

Smoked Turkey Sausage

cut into pieces

2 piece

Green Peppers

thinly sliced

2 piece

Sweet Red Peppers

thinly sliced

1 piece

Onion

halved and thinly sliced

2 cans

Diced Tomatoes

3 cloves

Garlic

minced

6 drops

Hot Pepper Sauce

1 tsp

Paprika

0.5 tsp

Salt

0.25 tsp

Cayenne Pepper

0.5 cup

Chicken Broth

2 tbsp

Cornstarch

12 oz

Spaghetti

cooked and drained

Step 1
~3 min

Brown the sausage pieces in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Step 2
~3 min

Add the sliced green peppers, red peppers, and onion to the Dutch oven with the sausage.

Step 3
~3 min

Sauté the peppers and onion for about 2 minutes, until they begin to soften.

Step 4
~3 min

Pour in the diced tomatoes, minced garlic, hot pepper sauce, paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper.

Step 5
~3 min

Stir the mixture well to combine all ingredients.

Step 6
~3 min

Cook and stir the sauce until the vegetables are tender, approximately 15-20 minutes.

Step 7
~3 min

In a small bowl, combine the chicken broth and cornstarch to create a slurry.

Step 8
~3 min

Pour the broth and cornstarch slurry into the sausage and pepper mixture.

Step 9
~3 min

Bring the sauce to a boil, stirring constantly.

Step 10
~3 min

Continue to cook and stir the sauce until it thickens, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 11
~3 min

Add the cooked and drained spaghetti to the Dutch oven with the sausage and pepper sauce.

Step 12
~3 min

Toss the spaghetti to coat it evenly with the sauce.

Step 13
~3 min

Cook the spaghetti and sauce together for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 14
~3 min

Serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

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.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made 1-2 days ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with garlic bread.

Pair with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Caesar salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italian-American

Cultural Significance

Comfort food, family-style meal

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Family gatherings
Casual parties

Occasion Tags

Family dinner
Casual gathering
Weeknight meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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