ROASTED PEPPER AND SAUSAGE RADIATORE

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A slightly spicy, creamy pasta dish. The texture reminds me of a fancy mac&cheese, but there's only 1/4 cup of cheese in the entire recipe. A yummy, savory, EASY dish, especially on a chilly night.

Provided by AnneWisconsin

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb mild Italian sausage, ground
1/2 lb hot Italian sausage, ground
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 bell peppers, or
10 mini sweet peppers
8 ounces fat-free evaporated milk
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
8 ounces pasta, radiatore
to taste salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Roast bell peppers in oven [400 degrees, coat whole peppers in oil, bake 20 min, turning occasionally, until skins are browned. To easily peel, put in ziploc bag for 15-30min before peeling].
  • Peel and seed peppers. Puree in food processor or blender until creamy. Set aside.
  • Cook the pasta while you are doing the steps below.
  • Heat oil over medium-high heat, add garlic and saute a couple of minutes.
  • Add italian sausage and heat until thoroughly cooked. Drain on paper towels, drain off excess grease.
  • Add sausage back to pan, and mix in evaporated milk, pureed pepper, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
  • Stir in parmesan cheese.
  • Fold pasta into mixture.
  • Divide into 6 servings, top with additional parmesan if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 48.3, Sodium 1024.6, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 7, Protein 24.4

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