Pasta con salsiccia e peperoni, come la faceva nonna Carmela

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.

Boil the mezzi rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente.

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

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

Stir in the chopped peppers and cook until they soften.

Add the tomato pulp and season with salt, simmering the sauce for a few minutes.

Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, mixing well to coat.

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