Sweet and Spicy Sausage and Pepper Pasta

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until slightly firm, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside 1/2 cup of the pasta water.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat the butter and olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the bell pepper strips, onion strips, and garlic and cook until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the Italian sausage, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Stir to combine, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove the sausage links and slice them on the diagonal into coin slices. Return the sausage slices to the skillet. Season with basil, garlic granules, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir to combine. Stir in the heavy cream and the reserved pasta water. Cover and cook the sauce for 8 more minutes.

4. 4

   Divide the cooked rotini among plates and serve topped with the sauce.

• Calories 903.8 kcal High
• Protein 23.22 g Good Source
• Carbs 131.87 g Moderate
• Total Fat 31.61 g High
• Saturated Fat 10.47 g High
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 88.09 mg High
• Sodium 803.87 mg High
• Fiber 7.73 g Good Source
• Sugar 8.72 g Moderate
• Added Sugar 1.25 g Low Source
• Calcium 131.0 mg Moderate
• Iron 4.94 mg Good Source
• Potassium 516.09 mg Moderate
• Vitamin A 41.28 mcg_rae Low Source
• Vitamin C 37.05 mg Good Source
• Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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• Wheat 🌾
• Gluten
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• Garlic 🧄
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