Thursday, February 3, 2011

Sausage and Green Pepper Pasta

This is a super easy, quick and delicious pasta.





1 lb Rigatoni Pasta
1 lb Mild Ground Italian Sausage
2 Green Peppers, chopped
2 cans Italian style Diced Tomatoes, undrained
1 Tablespoon Dried Basil
1 Tablespoon Dried Oregano
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 1/2 cups Shredded Italian Blend Cheese
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
1 cup reserved pasta cooking water


Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet brown sausage. Stir in peppers and cook until peppers are tender. Stir in tomatoes, basil, oregano and garlic powder. Heat through stirring occasionally.

Before draining pasta, reserve a cup of cooking water. Drain pasta, return to pot. Add sausage mixture,  water, shredded cheese and Parmesan cheese. Mix well, then serve fresh.

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