Monday, February 6, 2012

Italian Sausage Pepper Rigatoni

Tonight's dinner... Eric went back for thirds I believe... not even right.
1 1lb rigatoni pasta
1 lb sweet Italian sausage
3 tbsp EVOO
3 large garlic clovews, minced
1 large red sweet pepper, seeded and chopped
1 1/2 jars (total of 39oz) of sausage pasta sauce
1/2 c red wine
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/4 c parmesan cheese, grated

Preheat oven to 350 F.  Cook sausage for 30 minutes-keep warm.  Cook rigatoni according to package instructions and keep warm.  In a small skillet, heat EVOO over medium heat.  Cook garlic and pepper 3-5 minutes, being sure not to burn garlic.  Drain excess oil.  In a medium saucepan, heat pasta sauce and red wine over low heat.  Add pepper garlic mixture.  Once sausage is cooked, slice and add to sauce.  Cook for additional 5 minutes.  Toss with pasta.  Top with fresh herbs and grated cheese.  Serve with salad for meal for 4.

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