The Ultimate Italian Sausage Pasta

By vealam

Ingredients

• 1 Package Rigatoni Pasta
• 1/2 Pound Hot or Sweet Italian Sausage
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 Tablespoon Butter
• 1 Small 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 Marinara Sauce
• 1 Cup Pepperoni, chopped
• 1 1/2 Cups Fresh Mozzarella, sliced
• 1/2 Cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes, oil packed and drained
• 1-2 Tablespoons Chopped Basil, fresh

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 90mins
Adapted from ohsweetbasil.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium high heat, add the sausage and break up while cooking, about 3-5 minutes. Remove to a plate.
Turn the heat to medium, add the olive oil and butter and then add the onions and peppers. Turn down to low and cook for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender and golden in color. Remove to a plate and turn off the burner.
In a large pot with salted water over medium high heat, cook the pasta until al dente. Once cooked, turn the large skillet back on to medium heat and add the meat, peppers, onions, pepperoni and pasta in. Pour in the sauce and mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
Heat the oven to broil.
Top the skillet with cheese and place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese is melted and browning slightly in spots. Remove the skillet from the oven and top with sun-dried tomatoes and basil. Serve immediately.