Rigatoni with Sausage and Red Pepper Strips Yummy

Get ready to elevate your pasta night with this irresistible Rigatoni with Sausage and Red Pepper Strips! This hearty, flavor-packed dish combines tender rigatoni with savory Italian sausage, sweet red bell peppers, and a rich, creamy tomato sauce. The sauce, infused with garlic, Parmesan cheese, and a touch of dried Italian seasoning, clings to every bite of pasta, creating a comforting harmony of flavors. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this easy 40-minute recipe delivers satisfying portions that are sure to impress. Top it off with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan for a restaurant-quality finish, and watch this one-pot pasta recipe become an instant favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 oz Rigatoni pasta
• 8 oz Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
• 2 large Red bell peppers
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 3 Garlic cloves (minced)
• 14 oz Crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 1 tsp Dried Italian seasoning
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rigatoni according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set the pasta aside.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, slice the red bell peppers into thin strips.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through (about 6–8 minutes). Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the sliced red bell peppers and cook for 5–7 minutes until they begin to soften.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine and bring the sauce to a simmer.

Step 7

Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and let the sauce cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it.

Step 8

Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet and toss to coat all the pasta evenly in the sauce.

Step 9

Serve the rigatoni hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1858.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3468.2

Total Fat 233.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 114.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 590.6mg	0%
Sodium 6813.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 161.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.8g	0%
Total Sugars 28.4g
Protein 155.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2813.2mg	0%
Iron 11.9mg	0%
Potassium 2608.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.3%

Protein: 18.5%

Carbs: 19.2%