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.
Print Pin Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 520kcal
Cost: $15
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
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
Instructions
- Boil pasta.
- Brown sausage.
- Cook vegetables.
- Add tomatoes.
- Toss with pasta.
Notes
- Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 350g | Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 850mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2200IU | Vitamin C: 90mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 4mg