Description
Make dinner unforgettable with this bold and comforting *Creamy Sausage and Peppers Pasta*. A quick and easy dinner idea that combines spicy or mild Italian sausage, sweet bell peppers, rigatoni, and a rich, cheesy tomato-cream sauce. Perfect for cozy nights, easy dinners, or quick pasta meals the whole family will love. Ideal for those seeking hearty food ideas, quick dinners, and satisfying pasta recipes!
Ingredients
400g rigatoni pasta
300g Italian sausage, casing removed
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
400g crushed tomatoes
200ml heavy cream
60g Parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rigatoni until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage, crumble, and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, sauté onions and bell peppers until softened, about 5-6 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4. Stir in crushed tomatoes and let simmer for 5 minutes. Add the cream and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Return sausage to the skillet, add cooked pasta, and toss everything together. Use reserved pasta water to loosen if needed.
6. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use spicy sausage for a little kick, or mild if you prefer a gentler flavor.
Add a handful of spinach or mushrooms during the sauté step for extra veggies.
To reheat, add a splash of cream or milk to bring the sauce back to life.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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