Italian Sausage Rigatoni

My youngest son brought home a new cookbooklet from Johnsonville Kitchens.
There were so many delicious recipes, I didn't know which one to chose first! 

Because I have a love for Italian Sausage, I chose this recipe for supper tonight. 

....it's now another family favorite!!

Italian Sausage Rigatoni

6 servings

1 pkg (19 oz) mild Italian Sausage Links

1 pkg (1 lb) uncooked rigatoni pasta

3 TBSP olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 large red bell pepper, chopped

1 jar (26 oz) pasta sauce

(I used roasted garlic and herb)

2 TBSP chopped fresh Italian parsley

Cook or grill sausage according to package directions.

Transfer sausage to cutting board. 

Cut diagonally into 1/2 inch slices.

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add garlic, cook and stir 30 seconds or until golden.

Add bell pepper; cook and stir 2 minutes or until crisp tender.

Add sausage slices and pasta sauce; cook and stir until heated through.

Add pasta, toss gently to combine.

Sprinkle with parsley before serving. 

Pepperotini

Here I go again...another quick and easy meal. 

Sometimes they are the best kind. 

This recipe is another one of those 

"ok, this is what I've got to work with. What can I make?"  

kind of recipes. 

I'm sure most of you can relate.

And I'm sure most of you have already made something like this. 

Since my family loves this dish so much, 

I thought I'd share it with you too!

Pepperoni - Rotini

Pepperotini!

1 lb ground beef

1/2 tsp hamburger seasoning

1/2 cup chopped bell pepper

1/2 cup chopped onion

7 oz pkg pepperoni slices

24 oz jar (or 2 1/2 cups) of your favorite spaghetti sauce

(this time I used Ragu Garden Combination)

 2 tsp Italian Seasoning

8 oz Rotini pasta

( I could only find a 16oz, so I used half of that) 

 8 oz pkg shredded Cheddar Jack cheese 

Cook pasta according to directions on package, drain.

Over medium heat, brown ground beef, peppers and onions. Cook until onions are clear and peppers are tender. Drain.

Add hamburger seasoning. Stir.

Add pepperoni, sauce and Italian seasoning. Stir.

Cook until sauce and pepperoni's are heated, stirring occasionally.

 Add pasta and mix together until all is combined. 

Pour in to a 9 x 13 baking dish.

Cover with cheese.

Bake on 350* until cheese is melted.

Serve!

YUM!