Pasta with Sausage Meatballs, Peppers, and Onions

Ingredients

• 2 red bell peppers (or 1 red and 1 yellow), seeded and sliced
• ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
• 1 pound dry pasta, such as cavatappi
• 1 onion, sliced
• 6 garlic cloves, minced and divided
• ¹/₃ cup prepared pesto, or to taste
• 1 pound sweet Italian sausage (or a combination of sweet and hot), casings removed
• + 5 more ingredients
• • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
  • Salt, to taste
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided

1. Combine 3 garlic cloves and next 4 ingredients in a bowl. Form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch skillet or large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add meatballs, and cook 7 minutes or until browned on all sides. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon. 2. Pour off ...

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