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Sausage and Pepper Rigatoni

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Cheap sausages squeezed from their skins into a rich pepper and tomato sauce, costed to the penny. A big pan of pasta the whole family will happily hoover up.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 30 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £1.12

Approx £4.48 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
Sausage and Pepper Rigatoni

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Squeeze the sausagemeat from the skins and fry in the olive oil, breaking it up, for 6-7 minutes until browned through.
  2. 2
    Add the sliced onion and pepper and cook for 5-6 minutes until softened.
  3. 3
    Stir in the garlic, oregano and tomato puree for a minute, then add the chopped tomatoes, crumbled stock cube and a splash of water. Simmer for 12-15 minutes.
  4. 4
    Meanwhile cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain, saving a mugful of the water.
  5. 5
    Toss the pasta through the sauce, loosening with a little pasta water, check the sausage is cooked through, season and serve.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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