Pasta salsiccia e peperoni

Italian sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage is lower in fat, while pork sausage is often more affordable.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: mixed bell peppers

💰Cheaper: frozen bell peppers

Using a mix of fresh peppers adds variety, while frozen options can be cheaper.

Cook the tortiglioni according to package instructions until al dente.

In a pan, heat some olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.

Add the sausage to the pan, breaking it up as it cooks until browned.

Stir in the chopped red and yellow peppers, cooking until they soften.

Pour in the passata di pomodoro and let it simmer for a few minutes.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Combine the cooked tortiglioni with the sauce, adding fresh basil and grated Parmigiano Reggiano before serving.

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