Try This Amazing Sausage and Peppers Rigatoni Recipe

Updated: November 10, 2023 by Olivia Mittak | Leave a comment

Fast cooking and savory, the sausage and peppers mix together in this recipe for a soul-warming, quick and easy to make dinner. This pasta recipe also has some flexibility as you can change out the type of sausage or spaghetti sauce you put in.

There can be as many variations as there are types of sausage, so don't be afraid to substitute your favorite sausage or sauce.

Sausage and Peppers Rigatoni

Ingredients:

1 lb. Italian sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 large green peppers, cut into strips
3 cups rigatoni, uncooked
1 jar (24 oz.) chunky spaghetti sauce
1 cup shredded Mozzarella-Parmesan cheese blend

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. Place sausage and peppers in 13×9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.

3. Bake 15 to 20 min. or until sausage is done. Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package.

4. Drain pasta. Add to baking dish with spaghetti sauce; stir.

5. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through. Top with cheese; bake 2 to 3 min. or until melted.

Side Suggestions For This Recipe

Every dinner isn't complete without a side dish to go along with the main course. Side dishes for pasta can vary; we have some suggestions here if you're having trouble deciding.

First and foremost, you can't go wrong with a classic salad. Salad is highly customizable. You can make a simple house salad, or go all-out and try something fancy. Plus, salad will give your family a healthy dose of vegetables. Vegetables are critical for a balanced diet, so eating them daily is a must.

Bread is also another great option. You can buy a warm loaf from the store to enjoy, make your own, or just use sandwich bread if you're really strapped for an idea. You need to throw some butter on there, of course! The best part is that you can dip the bread in the sauce!

Biscuits are a good alternative if you're not interested in bread. Or, try some garlic bread or garlic knots. You can find frozen garlic bread to throw in the oven, or you can try your hand at making your own. There are few things better in life than fresh, warm garlic bread!