Sausage & Pepper Pasta

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  10 oz Italian Pork Sausage
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  1 tbsp Vegetable oil
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  1 Bell Pepper(119g)
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  1 Yellow Onion(110g)
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  2 Garlic(6g)
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  28 oz Canned Diced Tomatoes
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  0.5 tbsp 1/2 Tbsp dried basil ($0.07)
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  0.5 tbsp Oregano, Dried
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  0.3 tsp Red pepper flakes
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  1 tsp 1 tsp salt or to taste ($0.05)
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  0.8 lbs Pasta, Rigatoni, White, Dry

Instructions

1. 1Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat for 1 minute, then add the Italian pork sausage links whole. Cook for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and firm enough to slice.
2. 2While the sausage browns, thinly slice the bell peppers and onion, and mince the fresh garlic.
3. 3Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside on a cutting board. Add the sliced bell peppers, onion, and garlic to the same pot over medium heat. Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and the onion becomes translucent.
4. 4Slice the cooled sausage into thin medallions and return to the pot. Add the canned diced tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt. Stir to combine and cook over medium heat for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and flavors meld.
5. 5Meanwhile, bring a separate large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the rigatoni pasta and cook for 7–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just tender but still firm to the bite.
6. 6Drain the pasta in a colander and add it to the pot with the sausage and pepper sauce. Stir well to coat the pasta evenly.
7. 7Cover the pot with a lid and cook over medium heat for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta absorbs most of the liquid and the sauce clings to each piece.
8. 8Divide the sausage and pepper pasta evenly into 8 airtight containers while hot. Cool to room temperature before sealing and refrigerating.