Ingredients
12 servings
- •2 teaspoons canola oil
- •0.5 cup chopped red onion
- •0.25 cup red bell pepper, chopped
- •1 pound bulk pork sausage
- •4 (16 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- •1 teaspoon garlic powder
- •1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- •1 teaspoon sugar
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •0.5 tablespoon ground black pepper
- •1 pound mostaccioli or penne pasta
- •0.5 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
Instructions
- Heat canola oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in onion and red pepper; cook until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add pork sausage; cook and stir until sausage is crumbly and browned, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess fat.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 20 to 30 minutes until sauce has reached your desired consistency.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain; toss with red sauce and Italian cheese blend. Stir until cheese has melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.
Nutritional Facts
Per 12 servings
- Calories: 310
- Carbohydrate: 40g
- Fat: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Sugar: 2g