Meals (Italian Sausage Rigatoni)

By chefbobby

It’s amazing what one ingredient can do. Add Johnsonville Italian Sausages to any basic pasta dish to create something truly outstanding! The sausage does a great job complimenting the pasta, peppers, garlic, and sauce. This great, no-hassle recipe is a must for pasta lovers!

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. (19 oz.) Johnsonville® Italian Mild Sausage Links, grilled and coin-sliced
• 1 pkg. (1 lb.) rigatoni pasta
• 3 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lg. sweet red pepper, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. Italian parsley, chopped
• 1 jar (26 oz.) of your favorite pasta sauce

Preparation

Step 1

1) Cook sausage links according to package directions.

2) Meanwhile, cook rigatoni according to package directions; drain and set aside.

3)In a large skillet, heat olive oil until hot.

4) Add garlic; sauté for 30 seconds or until golden.

5) Add red peppers; sauté for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender.

6) Cut sausage into 1/4-inch coin slices; add to skillet. Stir in pasta sauce; heat through.

7) Add pasta; toss to combine. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.