Tuscan Pork Sausage & Pepper Spaghetti

Overview

Pasta night never gets old — but it does get better. This Tuscan-inspired spaghetti brings together savory Italian sausage, caramelized onions, and sweet red bell peppers, all tossed in a rich, spiced tomato sauce. Finished with fresh parsley, butter, and a shower of Parmesan, it’s the perfect harmony of cozy, creamy, and classic Italian comfort. Simple, hearty, and ready to please a crowd any night of the week.

Inspired by HelloFresh, this dish combines rustic flavor with weeknight ease.

• Serves: 6
• Prep Time: ~10 minutes
• Cook Time: ~35 minutes

Estimated Calories & Sources

Ingredient	Quantity	Calories	Source
Italian Pork Sausage	27 oz (765 g)	~2,430 kcal	FatSecret
Spaghetti (dry)	18 oz (510 g)	~1,890 kcal	FatSecret
Crushed Tomatoes	42 oz (1,190 g)	~420 kcal	FatSecret
Chicken Stock Concentrate	16.5 oz (468 g)	~160 kcal	FatSecret
Olive Oil & Butter	3 tbsp total (42 g)	~360 kcal	FatSecret
Parmesan Cheese	9 tbsp (45 g)	~180 kcal	FatSecret
Red Bell Peppers	3 medium (450 g)	~135 kcal	FatSecret
Yellow Onions	3 medium (400 g)	~180 kcal	FatSecret
Parsley	¾ oz (20 g)	~8 kcal	FatSecret

Total (approx): 5,763 kcal
Per serving (6 servings): ~960 kcal

Ingredients

Produce

• 3 yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 3 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
• ¾ oz fresh parsley, finely chopped

Pantry

• 1 tbsp Tuscan Heat Spice
• 18 oz spaghetti
• 42 oz crushed tomatoes
• 16.5 oz chicken stock concentrate (or equivalent)
• Olive oil
• Butter
• Salt & pepper

Dairy

• 9 tbsp Parmesan cheese

Protein

• 27 oz Italian pork sausage

Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Ingredients

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Wash and dry all produce.
3. Halve, peel, and thinly slice onions.
4. Halve, core, and thinly slice bell peppers into strips.
5. Finely mince parsley.

Step 2: Cook the Veggies & Sausage

1. Heat a large drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
2. Add onions, bell peppers, and half the Tuscan Heat Spice. Cook until slightly softened (3–4 minutes).
3. Add sausage and another drizzle of oil. Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned and cooked through (4–6 minutes).

Step 3: Boil the Pasta

1. Add spaghetti to the boiling water and cook until al dente (9–11 minutes).
2. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.

Step 4: Make the Sauce

1. Add crushed tomatoes to the pan with the cooked sausage mixture.
2. Stir in remaining Tuscan Heat Spice, salt, and pepper.
3. Simmer for 4–6 minutes until thickened.
4. Add chicken stock concentrate and ¾ cup reserved pasta water; simmer 1–2 minutes more.

Step 5: Combine & Finish

1. Add drained spaghetti to the sauce and toss to coat.
2. Stir in 1 tbsp butter, half the parsley, and half the Parmesan.
3. If needed, add splashes of pasta water until sauce coats the noodles evenly.

Step 6: Serve

1. Divide pasta between bowls.
2. Sprinkle with remaining parsley and Parmesan.
3. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

• For extra heat, sprinkle with red pepper flakes or drizzle with chili oil.
• Swap spaghetti for rigatoni, penne, or fusilli.
• Add a splash of cream or mascarpone for a silky Tuscan-style sauce.