Rigatoni with Sweet Italian Sausage
This Rigatoni with Sweet Italian Sausage is my go-to for a quick, comforting weeknight dinner. Tender rigatoni noodles tossed with savory sweet Italian sausage, rich tomato sauce, and melted cheese make it a family favorite. Perfect for easy pasta dinners, Italian-inspired meals, or cozy comfort food nights!
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound ground Sweet Italian Sausage
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large bell pepper (red or green) chopped
- 1 24 oz jar pasta sauce pick your favorite
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to box in a large pot of salted water. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium high heat cook sausage, garlic and bell pepper until sausage is browned. Drain grease from pan and put back on the burner.
- Add cooked pasta, pasta sauce and Parmesan cheese into skillet with sausage and heat over low-medium heat until the sauce is heated and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
- Serve on plates, garnishing with fresh basil on top. Enjoy!