Ingredients
*1 medium onion
*1 medium green bell pepper
*3 links hot italian sausage (12 oz)
*2 garlic cloves, pressed
*1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
*3 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
*3 1/2 cups water
*1 jar (26oz) spaghetti/marinara sauce
*1/4 tsp salt
*1/4 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
*2 oz cream cheese, softened
*1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
*1 oz Parmesan cheese, grated (1/4 cup), divided
*1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Directions
1. Dice onion and bell pepper. Remove casings from sausage, cut in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/2-in. Nuggets. Place sausage into skillet, cook over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until golden brown.
2. Add onion and bell pepper to skillet; cook an additional 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add pressed garlic and pepper flakes; cook 10-20 seconds or until fragrant. Stir in pasta, water, sauce, salt and black pepper. Bring to a simmer; cover and cook 14-16 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove skillet from heat. Stir in cream cheese until incorporated. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover and let stand 2-3 minutes or until cheeses are melted. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Yield: 6 servings
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