Tri-Color Rotini with Tri-Color Peppers Sauce and Sausage

Rotini Tricolore con Peperoni Misti e Salsiccia

About This Recipe

Color and energetic flavor abound in this pasta specialty. Enjoy Tri-Color Rotini with red, yellow and green bell peppers blended with tomato and basil sauce and Italian sausage.

PREP TIME: 15 minutes

COOK TIME: 35 minutes

SERVES: 4-6

BARILLA PASTA:
Tri-Color Rotini Tri-Color Rotini

Ingredients

1 BOX Barilla Tri-color Rotini
1 JAR Barilla Basilico - Tomato & Basil Sauce
2 TABLESPOONS Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 POUND Italian Sausage, Casing Removed
2 CUPS Red Onions, Julienne
1 Red Bell Pepper
1 Yellow Bell Pepper
1 Green Bell Pepper
1 CUP Red Wine
1/2 TEASPOON Red Chili Pepper Flakes
1/2 CUP Heavy Cream
TO TASTE Salt
TO TASTE Black Pepper, Freshly Ground
1/2 CUP Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, Grated
2 CUPS Fresh Italian Parsley, Chopped

Cooking Instructions

    BRING a large pot of water to a boil.
    HEAT a large saucepan over medium heat, add the oil and onion and sauté for 5 minutes.
    ADD the sausage and brown for 10 minutes.
    ADD the red, yellow and green peppers and sauté for 10 minutes.
    ADD the crushed red pepper flakes and the wine. Reduce wine until dry, about 6 minutes.
    ADD Tomato Sauce to the saucepan and bring to a simmer. Continue simmering the sauce for 5 minutes.
    Meanwhile, COOK the Tri-Color Rotini according to the package directions.
    ADD the cream to the sauce mixture and simmer for another 5 minutes. Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
    DRAIN and toss the Tri-Color Rotini with the sauce. Finish with the cheese and parsley before serving.

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