Alabama Roasted Red Pepper and Sausage Pasta Creamy Roasted Red Pepper and Sausage Pasta Inspired by Alabama Comfort Food Ingredients: 12 oz penne pasta 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (12 oz) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp smoked paprika Salt and pepper, to taste Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish Directions: Cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles. Remove from pan and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté onion until translucent, about 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 1 minute. Add chopped roasted red peppers and smoked paprika. Stir well and cook for 2–3 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender to puree until smooth. Return the blended sauce to the skillet over low heat. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Add the cooked sausage and drained pasta into the sauce. Toss until everything is well-coated and heated through. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve warm. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 510 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #comfortfood #pastalovers #roastedredpepper #sausagepasta #southernrecipes #homemadepasta #creamyredpepperpasta #easyweeknightdinner #familymealideas #pastarecipe #alabamastyle #quickdinnerrecipes #cheesypasta #spicypasta #italiansausage #pastadinner #cozyeats #flavorfulrecipes #heartymeals #basilandparmesan Creamy, spicy, and loaded with flavor – this Alabama Roasted Red Pepper and Sausage Pasta is a dinner dream come true 🍝🔥🌿

Black Pepper Chicken Spicy Black Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers and Onions Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon sugar 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper (adjust to taste) 1 small onion, sliced 1 green bell pepper, sliced 1 red bell pepper, sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1-inch piece of ginger, minced 2 green onions, sliced (optional for garnish) Directions: In a bowl, mix chicken with soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, cornstarch, and sugar. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chicken is cooked through and slightly caramelized. Add onions and bell peppers. Stir-fry for another 3–4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp. Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper over the dish and toss well to combine. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot with rice. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 390 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #blackpepperchicken #asianrecipes #stirfrychicken #spicychicken #easychickendinner #weeknightmeals #chinesefood #homemadechinese #quickdinnerrecipes #bellpeppers #chickenstirfry #savorydishes #garlicginger #simplemeals #chickenideas #flavorpacked #homechef #asianfusion #mealprepideas #easycooking 🔥 Spice up your dinner with this bold and flavorful Black Pepper Chicken stir-fry! Tender chicken, crisp veggies, and that peppery punch 🌶️🍗