Begin by cooking the sausage. Place them in a skillet and heat over medium high heat. Cook for about 6 minutes total, rolling/turning the sausages frequently so they brown evenly. Pour in 1 cup of water and cover. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through (165º F internal temperature).

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to boil. Add a tsp of salt, then pour in rigatoni noodles. Boil according to package directions. Set aside when cooked.

Remove the red peppers from the jar and slice them into thin strips. Pour the jar of marinara sauce into a medium saucepan and add the peppers. Heat over medium low heat until warmed through.

Slice the sausages into 1/4 inch thick rounds and toss together with the sauce and cooked rigatoni. Serve topped with dollops of goat cheese and optional fresh basil leaves and grated cheese. Yum!