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Ultimate Italian Sausage and Peppers Rigatoni

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: 100 + BEST Easy Beef Recipes for Dinner
Keyword: caramelized onions, main dish, marinara, pasta, pepperoni, peppers, sausage, sun dried tomatoes
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Author: Sweet Basil

Ingredients

  • 1 Package Rigatoni Pasta 16 oz, cooked al dente
  • 1/2 Pound Hot or Mild Italian Sausage
  • 2-3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1/2 Yellow Onion sliced in half and sliced again into thin pieces
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper sliced
  • 1 Yellow Bell Pepper sliced
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper sliced
  • 1 Cup Grape Tomatoes halved
  • 1 Cup Pepperoni chopped
  • 1/2 Cup Mozzarella shredded
  • 2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese finely grated
  • 1 1/2-2 Cups Spaghetti Sauce any jarred sauce you love will work, or you can make homemade sauce
  • 5-7 Slices Mozzarella
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1-2 Tablespoons Chopped Basil fresh
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Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, add the sausage and break up while cooking, about 3-5 minutes. Remove to a plate.
    1/2 Pound Hot or Mild Italian Sausage
  • Turn the heat to medium, add the olive oil and add the onions and peppers for about 3-5 minutes.
    2-3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1/2 Yellow Onion, 1 Red Bell Pepper, 1 Yellow Bell Pepper, 1 Green Bell Pepper
  • Turn down to medium low and cook for 15-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender and golden in color. Add the tomatoes and cook another 5 minutes or until soft. Remove to the sausage plate.
    1 Cup Grape Tomatoes
  • Turn the heat up to medium and add the pepperoni, cooking just until crisped. Remove all but a handful of the pepperoni to the sausage plate and drain any excess grease. Place the handful of pepperoni on a small plate for garnish.
    1 Cup Pepperoni
  • Place all ingredients back in the skillet, including the shredded cheese, parmesan and sauce. Stir to combine and heat until warmed through. If your skillet is oven safe go ahead and proceed, otherwise transfer to a casserole dish.
    1/2 Cup Mozzarella, 2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese, 1 1/2-2 Cups Spaghetti Sauce
  • Heat the oven to broil.
  • Top the pasta with cheese and place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese is melted and browning slightly in spots.
    1 Package Rigatoni Pasta, 5-7 Slices Mozzarella
  • Remove the skillet from the oven and top with reserved pepperoni, Italian seasoning and basil.
    1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning, 1-2 Tablespoons Chopped Basil
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

store left overs in the refrigerator for up to 4 days

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 688kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 1170mg | Potassium: 741mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1465IU | Vitamin C: 87mg | Calcium: 237mg | Iron: 3mg