Simple Fare, Fairly Simple

You know me...always on the hunt for a good casserole. And if its got pasta and meat in it, then I am all about it! So when my mom gave me this recipe, I knew I had to make it. I made some changes to it...for the better, I might add. I like that it doesn't make a TON. There are only so many leftovers a family can eat. This fed 5 adults good-sized portions with none to spare. I used a sweet Italian sausage but feel free to use a mild or even spicy would be good. It's been so hot here in the south the last few weeks, that it was nice not to turn the oven on....stove top rocks!!

Sweet Italian Sausage 

Stove Top Casserole

1 pound sweet Italian sausage

2 cups pasta – rigatoni, penne, etc.

1 medium sweet onion – diced

3 cloves garlic – minced

1 large red bell pepper – chopped

1 30-ounce jar pasta sauce

Olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Parmesan cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil then add onion and garlic. Saute for a few minutes then add red bell pepper. Allow to cook for a few minutes.

Add sausage and cook until no longer pink. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Add pasta and pasta sauce. Heat through then sprinkle with fresh grated Parmesan cheese.

Here's 'da goods....

Saute the onion and garlic 

then add the red bell pepper.

Add your sausage and cook through. 

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Then throw in the cooked pasta and pasta sauce. 

Heat it all up!

Mix it up good and toss some in a bowl!