INGREDIENTS
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1 pound rigatoni or penne or ziti pasta
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1 pound Italian sausage (sweet or hot)
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1 red bell pepper, seeds removed, chopped
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1 yellow bell pepper, seeds removed, chopped
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1 small white onion, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 (28 oz.) can Italian plum tomatoes, with juices
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3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
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1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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red pepper flakes, to taste
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kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste