Creamy Sausage Pasta With Bell Peppers

Ingredients

• 12 oz pasta (any type you like)
• 3 Italian sausages (casings removed)
• 1 large red bell pepper (diced)
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 3 Tablespoons parmigiano cheese (grated)
• 1 cup hot water (from cooking pasta)
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
• 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   Place a large pot with water and salt and bring to a boil (read notes).

2. 2

   While you’re waiting for the water to start boiling. In a large pan heat the oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking with a spoon into small pieces until browned (about 7-8 minutes).

3. 3

   Remove the sausage from the pan and add bell peppers, garlic, salt, and pepper to the pan. Sauté over medium-low heat until the peppers are soft (5 minutes).

4. 4

   Return the sausage to the pan with peppers and add the cheese cream. Pour in 1 cup of hot water (from cooking pasta) and stir until cheese is combined with the other ingredients.

5. 5

   Add parmigiano and mix well, then allow to simmer for 3 to 5 minutes over low heat.

6. 6

   Turn off the heat, drain the pasta, and add it to the pan with the sauce. Mix thoroughly to coat well pasta with the creamy sauce. Serve immediately.