Italian Sausage Rigatoni and Peppers

This is a simple but delicious dinner my family loves. I serve it with crusty Italian bread or garlic bread and a salad. Feel free to use hot or sweet Italian sausage.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb hot Italian sausage link, grilled and coin-sliced
• 1  lb rigatoni pasta, uncooked
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  large  red pepper, coarsely chopped
• 1  large green pepper, coarsely chopped
• 26  ounces  of your favorite  pasta sauce (I use a little more)
• 1  tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
•  freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Cook rigatoni according to package directions; drain, keep warm and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in large skillet; remove casing from sausage links and cut in coin-like slices.
3. Add to skillet and cook until no longer pink.
4. Add garlic and saute lightly for about 30 seconds.
5. Add peppers and cook until crisp-tender.
6. Add pasta sauce with peppers and heat until warm.
7. Add the rigatoni or serve separately.
8. Top with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese.