We consider pasta night a holiday—one that we like to celebrate at least once a week, if not more. If you agree, you’re in luck. This dish has it all: al dente rigatoni, sautéed bell pepper, and flavorful chicken sausage, all tossed in a mouthwatering, creamy pink sauce. Of course, the festivities wouldn’t be complete without a generous sprinkle of Parmesan. Now, let the carb celebrations commence!
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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Ingredients
1 unit
Bell Pepper
9 ounce
Italian Chicken Sausage Mix
1 tablespoon
Italian Seasoning
4 ounce
Cream Sauce Base
(Contains: Milk)
2 unit
Scallions
6 ounce
Rigatoni Pasta
(Contains: Wheat)
1.5 ounce
Tomato Paste
¼ cup
Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
Not included in your delivery
1 teaspoon
Olive Oil
1 teaspoon
Sugar
1 tablespoon
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
Salt
Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. • Core, deseed, and dice bell pepper. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens.
• Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and cook until lightly browned and slightly softened, 3-4 minutes. • Add sausage* and scallion whites; cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Once water is boiling, add rigatoni to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. • Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water, then drain.
• While pasta cooks, stir Italian Seasoning, tomato paste, and 1 tsp sugar (2 tsp for 4 servings) into pan with sausage mixture until coated. • Pour in ¼ cup plain water (1⁄3 cup for 4). Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute, then reduce heat to low.
• Add cream sauce base to pan with sauce. Stir in 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add drained rigatoni to pan with sauce; toss to coat. If needed, stir in reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time until pasta is coated in a creamy sauce. • Divide pasta between bowls and top with Parmesan. Garnish with scallion greens and serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the creamy sauce and flavorful chicken sausage, though some found it too salty or spicy.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to make, with accurate timing in the recipe instructions.
- Suggestions: Consider adding garlic, red pepper flakes, or extra veggies like zucchini or mushrooms for more flavor.
- Portions: Generous servings that often provided leftovers, though a few wanted more pasta or sauce.
- Pasta: Some preferred smaller pasta shapes like penne or bow tie instead of the large rigatoni.
