Johnsonville Italian Sausage Rigatoni

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 14

Delicious Johnsonville Italian Sausage Rigatoni recipe

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 package Johnsonville Italian Mild Sausage Links
	1 package rigatoni pasta , cooked and drained
	3 tablespoons olive oil
	2 cloves garlic , minced
	1 large sweet red bell pepper , chopped
	1 jar marinara sauce
	2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

500

Sugar

10g

Fat

22g

Johnsonville Italian Sausage Rigatoni is a quick and easy Italian-inspired pasta dish. It combines the tasty Johnsonville Italian Mild Sausage with a vibrant, sweet red bell pepper and a rich marinara sauce, creating a well-balanced yet hearty meal. The rigatoni pasta provides a perfect canvas for the flavorful sauce, making it a great hit with your family and friends.

Instructions

1.	Cook the Johnsonville Italian Mild Sausage Links according to package instructions, then let cool and slice into bite-sized pieces.
2.	In a large pot, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 2 minced cloves of garlic and sauté until fragrant.
3.	Add 1 chopped large sweet red bell pepper and cook until tender.
4.	Add 1 jar of marinara sauce and the sliced sausage to the pot, and let the mixture simmer for 5-10 minutes.
5.	Toss the cooked rigatoni pasta with the sauce mixture.
6.	Garnish with 2 tablespoons of chopped Italian parsley and serve.

PROS

This recipe is easy to make and perfect for a quick and delicious family dinner.

The Johnsonville Italian Mild Sausage adds a unique flavor to the dish.

The sweet red bell pepper adds a pop of color and a sweet taste.

CONS

This dish may be high in fat and calories due to the use of sausage and olive oil.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish can be made healthier by using lean protein and whole wheat pasta.
The dish also contains vitamins and minerals – vitamin C in the bell pepper, and lycopene in the marinara sauce which has been linked to reducing the risk of cancer.