Sausage Rigatoni
Savor the comforting delight of this sausage rigatoni, where al dente pasta meets a rich, savory sauce bursting with flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this dish is quick to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends. Get ready for an explosion of tastes that will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 28 oz canned whole tomatoes
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent; add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Crumble in the Italian sausage, cooking until browned.
- Stir in canned tomatoes, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Mix cooked rigatoni with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan and fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg