Rigatoni and italian sausage

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsItalian sausage, cut in 1\" pieces (remove casings if desired)
2tablespoonsOlive oil
1Onion, chopped
1Bell pepper, chopped
2Cloves garlic, chopped
1can(12-oz.) tomato paste
1can(16-oz.) stewed or diced tomatoes
1cupWater
¼teaspoonDried crushed red pepper
teaspoonDried oregano
1teaspoonSalt
teaspoonPepper
1Bay leaf
1pack(12 or 16 oz) of Rigatoni
Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired

Directions

1. In heavy dutch oven, brown sausage pieces.

2. Remove sausage and add onion and bell pepper. Cook until tender.

3. Return sausage to pot and add remaining ingredients (except for Rigatoni).

4. Bring mixture just to a boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer and cook for 1-½ to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

5. When sauce is done, cook rigatoni to al dente perfection. Drain, toss lightly with butter, then serve with sauce. Top with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Posted to TNT - Prodigy's Recipe Exchange Newsletter by poobery@... (Jayni G. Mosher) on Feb 22, 1997.