Italian Sausage & Pepper Pasta

Italian Sausage & Pepper Pasta is a 28-minute family favs dinner. Pick estimates $5.00 a serving, below the catalog average of $5.05, with 38g of protein and 730 kcal. You need stove and 8 ingredients.

• 28 minCook time
• $5.00Est. cost
• 730Calories
• 38gProtein
• 86gCarbs
• 26gFat

Estimated cost per serving at a mid-range supermarket. Real prices vary by store and week.

Ingredients

• 🌭Italian SausageMeat & Seafood5 oz
• 🍝RigatoniPantry3½ oz
• 🫑Red Bell PepperProduce1 piece
• 🥫Crushed TomatoesPantry1 cup
• 🧅Yellow OnionProduce½ piece
• 🧀Parmesan CheeseDairy & Eggs1 oz
• 🌿Fennel SeedsPantry½ tsp
• 🌿BasilProduce2 tbsp

Method

1. Squeeze the sausage meat out of its skins and fry it in a wide pan over medium-high heat for 6 minutes, breaking it into craggy pieces.
2. Add the sliced onion and pepper and cook for 8 minutes until softened and lightly caught at the edges.
3. Stir in the fennel seeds and cook for 1 minute.
4. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce darkens.
5. Meanwhile boil the rigatoni in well salted water for 11 minutes, saving a cup of the water.
6. Toss the drained pasta through the sauce with a splash of the water, then finish with grated parmesan and torn basil.

You'll need

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