Rigatoni & Italian Sausage Skillet Meal
Rigatoni & Italian Sausage Skillet Meal is a hearty one-pan dish that’s easy enough for weeknights. Loaded with flavor you’ll love this simple dish.
Have you ever challenged yourself to really stick to a budget? Whether it be for miscellaneous expenses, clothing or groceries, it’s usually harder to stick to than you originally imagined. For me, I have a hard time sticking to a budget for groceries. I’m fairly frugal and enjoy a good bargain, I use coupons and stick to my list, that part isn’t the problem. My problem lies in the fact that our house is somewhat of a revolving door, which I’m perfectly happy with but it makes sticking to a grocery budget sometimes a bit tough.
My stepson splits time between our house and his biological mom’s house. This year he’s a senior in high school, he also works part-time and he drives. Some nights he’s here, some nights he’s not and most nights I just don’t know if he’ll be here for dinner or not. I’m flexible, it isn’t too big of a problem. You have to account for the nights he just shows up or shows up with a friend or two. Now mind you these are teenage boys, and they can pack away some serious amounts of food.
Rigatoni & Italian Sausage Skillet Meal
Ingredients
1 19 oz. pkg. Johnsonville Mild Italian Sausage Links, casings removed
1 16 oz. pkg. Barilla Rigatoni pasta
2 T olive oil
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup roasted red bell pepper, chopped
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream or 1/2 and 1/2
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 t Italian seasonings
Instructions
Have you ever challenged yourself to really stick to a budget? Whether it be for miscellaneous expenses, clothing or groceries, it’s usually harder to stick to than you originally imagined. For me, I have a hard time sticking to a budget for groceries. I’m fairly frugal and enjoy a good bargain, I use coupons and stick to my list, that part isn’t the problem. My problem lies in the fact that our house is somewhat of a revolving door, which I’m perfectly happy with but it makes sticking to a grocery budget sometimes a bit tough.
My stepson splits time between our house and his biological mom’s house. This year he’s a senior in high school, he also works part-time and he drives. Some nights he’s here, some nights he’s not and most nights I just don’t know if he’ll be here for dinner or not. I’m flexible, it isn’t too big of a problem. You have to account for the nights he just shows up or shows up with a friend or two. Now mind you these are teenage boys, and they can pack away some serious amounts of food.
Rigatoni & Italian Sausage Skillet Meal
Ingredients
1 19 oz. pkg. Johnsonville Mild Italian Sausage Links, casings removed
1 16 oz. pkg. Barilla Rigatoni pasta
2 T olive oil
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup roasted red bell pepper, chopped
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream or 1/2 and 1/2
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 t Italian seasonings
Instructions
- In large non-stick skillet with lid heat olive oil over medium heat. Add Johnsonville Mild Italian Sausage links, break apart with wooden spoon. Break into small pieces as you are cooking.
- After sausage is thoroughly cooked, add into pan: Barilla Rigatoni, diced onion, roasted bell pepper, and chicken broth.
- Place lid on pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a medium-low simmer, cook for approximately 12-14 minutes until pasta is tender.