Sausage and Peppers Pasta

This is one of my easy weeknight go-to dinners. Sausage and Peppers Pasta in ready in about 30 minutes, it’s simple to throw together and it’s filling. Oh, I forgot to mention, it’s delicious!

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Get the pasta started: Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining in case you need to thin the pasta sauce later.

Step 2

Get the veggies going: Heat the olive oil in a large pan or Dutch oven. Sauté the peppers and onions for 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste

Step 3

Prep the meat: Remove the sausage from the casing (if needed) and add to the pan, break it up and cook another 4-6 minutes until cooked through.

Step 4

Add more salt and pepper to taste, the Italian seasoning and the red pepper flakes, if using.

Step 5

Start the sauce: Add the tomatoes, cream cheese, sour cream, butter and half the cheese. If the sauce is too thick add a little pasta water to thin it out.

Step 6

Finish it: Zest the lemon and add that in plus a squeeze of lemon juice. Add the cooked rigatoni and toss until combined

Step 7

Garnish: Top with parsley and the rest of the parmesan cheese and serve warm.

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