Rigatoni salsiccia e peperoni!

Italian sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option that adds umami.

Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced onion and bell peppers; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Remove sausage from casings and add to the skillet; cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 8-10 minutes.

Add crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper; simmer for 10 minutes.

Mix in cooked rigatoni, stirring to combine and heat through, about 2-3 minutes.

Adjust seasoning with salt and red pepper flakes to taste.

Serve topped with grated parmesan cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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