July 17, 2026

Spicy Italian Sloppy Joe Spaghetti

Name: Spicy Italian Sloppy Joe Spaghetti
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 4 spicy Italian sausages, casings removed; 2 green peppers, diced; 1 can (540 mL) Aylmer® Accents® Spicy Red Pepper Petite Cut Stewed Tomatoes; 2/3 cup (150 mL) barbecue sauce; 1 pkg (375 g) Spaghetti; 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh parsley or basil

10

Prep Time Minutes
30
Total Time Minutes
6
Number of Ingredients
6
Servings

Tags:

Pork,
Rice/Grain,
Under 30 min,
Main Dish,
Pasta,
Aylmer,
Fall,
Spring,
Summer,
Winter,
Stove Top,
Italian

Ingredients

4 spicy Italian sausages, casings removed
2 green peppers, diced
1 can (540 mL) Aylmer® Accents® Spicy Red Pepper Petite Cut Stewed Tomatoes
2/3 cup (150 mL) barbecue sauce
1 pkg (375 g) Spaghetti
2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh parsley or basil

Directions

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Step one

In skillet set over medium-high heat, cook sausage and green peppers for 5 to 6 minutes or until sausage is browned and peppers are tender-crisp.
Step two

Add Aylmer® Accents® Spicy Red Pepper Petite Cut Stewed Tomatoes and barbecue sauce. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
Step three

Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup (125 mL) pasta water.
Step four

Add pasta to skillet and add pasta water; toss to coat.
Step five

Sprinkle with fresh parsley or basil.

Tips

Add 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced celery with peppers if desired.

This dish is also delicious made with Aylmer® Accents® Garlic and Olive Oil Petite Cut Stewed Tomatoes.