Ultimate Italian Sausage and Peppers Rigatoni

📝 Ingredients

• 1 Package Rigatoni Pasta (16 oz, cooked al dente)
• 1/2 Pound Hot or Mild Italian Sausage
• 2-3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1/2 Yellow Onion (sliced in half and sliced again into thin pieces)
• 1 Red Bell Pepper (sliced)
• 1 Yellow Bell Pepper (sliced)
• 1 Green Bell Pepper (sliced)
• 1 Cup Grape Tomatoes (halved)
• 1 Cup Pepperoni (chopped)
• 1/2 Cup Mozzarella (shredded)
• 2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese (finely grated)
• 1 1/2-2 Cups Spaghetti Sauce (any jarred sauce you love will work, or you can make homemade sauce)
• 5-7 Slices Mozzarella
• 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
• 1-2 Tablespoons Chopped Basil (fresh)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a large skillet over medium high heat, add the sausage and break up while cooking, about 3-5 minutes. Remove to a plate.
2. 2Turn the heat to medium, add the olive oil and add the onions and peppers for about 3-5 minutes.
3. 3Turn down to medium low and cook for 15-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender and golden in color. Add the tomatoes and cook another 5 minutes or until soft. Remove to the sausage plate.
4. 4Turn the heat up to medium and add the pepperoni, cooking just until crisped. Remove all but a handful of the pepperoni to the sausage plate and drain any excess grease. Place the handful of pepperoni on a small plate for garnish.
5. 5Place all ingredients back in the skillet, including the shredded cheese, parmesan and sauce. Stir to combine and heat until warmed through. If your skillet is oven safe go ahead and proceed, otherwise transfer to a casserole dish.
6. 6Heat the oven to broil.
7. 7Top the pasta with cheese and place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese is melted and browning slightly in spots.
8. 8Remove the skillet from the oven and top with reserved pepperoni, Italian seasoning and basil.
9. 9Serve immediately.