Grilled Sausage and Peppers Rigatoni with Tomato Basil Sauce

Enjoy a classic Italian-American dish with a grilled twist—smoky sausage and sweet peppers on rigatoni with fresh tomato basil sauce.

Ingredients

• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 2 bell peppers, sliced
• 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup tomato basil sauce
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Parmesan cheese grated, for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. Grill the Italian sausage for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until it is cooked through and has grill marks. Remove from the grill and slice.
3. Toss sliced bell peppers with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill the peppers until they are slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Cook rigatoni pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
5. In a large pan, combine the grilled sausage, bell peppers, cooked rigatoni, and tomato basil sauce. Stir to combine and heat through over medium heat.
6. Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil.
7. Serve the pasta hot, sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed.

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