Description
Savor the rich flavors of Italian Sausage Rigatoni Pasta, a delightful dish that combines savory sausage, hearty rigatoni, and a robust tomato sauce for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or sweet)
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes (fire-roasted recommended)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add rigatoni and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add diced onions and sauté until translucent.
- Brown sausage: Stir in minced garlic and crumbled sausage, cooking until browned.
- Make the sauce: Add crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Combine: Fold cooked rigatoni into the sauce, mixing well until heated through.
- Serve: Plate your pasta hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg