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Homemade sausage and peppers rigatoni pasta recipe served in a bowl on a white kitchen counter, overhead shot in casual style.

Sausage and Peppers Rigatoni Recipe

A quick and hearty Italian comfort food made with rigatoni pasta, savory sausage, sweet bell peppers, and a rich tomato sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes for the perfect weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Italian-American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Rigatoni pasta Tube shape holds sauce best
  • 1 tablespoon Salt For pasta water
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Prevents sticking & for cooking
  • 1.5 pounds Italian sausage Sweet, hot, or mixed
  • 3 whole Bell peppers Red, yellow, and green, sliced
  • 1 large Onion Sliced
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 28 oz can Crushed tomatoes For rich sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano Classic Italian herb
  • 1 teaspoon Dried basil Aromatic notes
  • 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional, for spice
  • Salt and pepper To taste
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese Grated, for serving
  • Fresh basil For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot At least 6 quarts for pasta
  • 1 12-inch skillet Big enough to hold sausage and peppers
  • 1 Wooden spoon Or silicone spatula
  • 1 Chef's knife For slicing peppers and onions
  • 1 Cutting board Any type, expect mess
  • 1 Colander For draining pasta
  • 1 set Measuring cups For ingredients
  • 1 set Measuring spoons For spices
  • 1 Tongs Helpful for tossing pasta

Method
 

  1. Boil pasta.
  2. Brown sausage.
  3. Cook vegetables.
  4. Add tomatoes.
  5. Toss with pasta.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.