Hot and Spicy Sausage Sauce over Linguini Recipe

Hot and Spicy Sausage Sauce over Linguini Recipe

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 8 ounces hot Italian sausage links, casings removed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 small green or red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can pasta-ready chunky tomatoes
  • 1 (9 ounce) package BUITONI® refrigerated Linguine
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  1. HEAT oil in large skillet. Add sausage; cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Drain.
  2. ADD bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Reduce heat to low. Stir in tomatoes; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes or until flavors are blended.
  3. PREPARE pasta according to package directions. Top with sauce; sprinkle with cheese.
  4. FOR FREEZE AHEAD: PREPARE as above; do not prepare pasta. Cover; freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator.
  5. HEAT in medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
  6. PREPARE pasta according to package directions. Top with sauce; sprinkle with cheese.