Description
This one pot Italian sausage pasta is an easy weeknight dinner you can make in just 30 minutes. Delicious tomato basil flavors and roasted red peppers make for a creamy pasta that’s almost like a special version of mac and cheese—because there’s a lot of it in that sauce. Cooked in one pot (even the pasta cooks right in the sauce!), you’ll have less dishes to wash after this tasty meal. Sure to become a new family favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian Sausage
- 1 Onion, Chopped
- 2 Red Peppers, Chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
- ¼ cups Tomato Paste
- 2 Tablespoons Italian Seasoning
- ½ cups Chopped Roasted Red Peppers
- 3-½ cups Uncooked Macaroni
- 1 jar (16 Oz. Size) Tomato Sauce
- 4 cups Water
- 4 ounces, weight Herb Flavored Cream Cheese
- ¼ cups Grated Parmesan
- ½ cups Mozzarella Cheese
Preparation
Add sausage to a large deep skillet, and brown. Add onion, peppers and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add tomato paste and Italian seasoning and cook for 1 more minute.
Add roasted red peppers, macaroni, tomato sauce and water. Stir, then bring to a boil and simmer until pasta is just done, about 8–10 minutes.
Stir in all three cheeses. Cover pan with a lid and let stand for 2–3 minutes or until cheeses have melted. Serve immediately.
