Roasted Pepper & Sausage Pasta Salad (Edit recipe)

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This roasted bell pepper and sausage pasta salad is packed with fresh summer flavour and hearty enough for an easy lunch or dinner. Sweet roasted bell peppers, zucchini, and juicy cherry tomatoes are tossed with savoury chicken sausage, penne pasta, fresh spinach, and a light Italian dressing for a colourful and satisfying dish. It’s simple to make, great for meal prep, and delicious served warm or chilled straight from the fridge.

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PREP TIME

10 minutes

COOK TIME

15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

13

Serves: 4

Ingredients

2 whole Bell Pepper, chopped
0.5 whole Zucchini, chopped
0.5 whole Onion, chopped
1 cup Tomato, Cherry, halved
2 cloves Garlic, minced
4 oz Penne Pasta, can sub gluten-free
2 whole Chicken Sausage, precooked & chopped *can sub turkey sausage
1 cup Spinach, finely chopped
0.25 cup Italian Dressing, 1/4-1/2 cup to taste
2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning
1 pinch Salt and Pepper, to taste
4 cups Lettuce, Spring Mix Salad Greens, optional

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Preheat the oven to 425ºF and prepare a large baking sheet with non-stick baking spray.
Place the chopped bell peppers, zucchini, and onion on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Add the cherry tomatoes and garlic, and roast for another 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and place into a large mixing bowl.
While the veggies are roasting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and prepare the penne pasta according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and put it into the large mixing bowl with the roasted veggies.
Add in the sausage, minced spinach, Italian dressing, apple cider vinegar, and Italian seasoning, and gently stir to combine.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and toss with mixed spring greens if desired.
Serve warm, room temperature, or cold. Enjoy!

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	217
Fat:	10 g
Carbohydrates:	29 g
Protein:	6 g
Cholesterol:	0 g
Sodium:	155 mg
Fiber:	6 g
Sugars:	4 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated per serving.