Sausage Rigatoni
Savor the warmth of sausage rigatoni, a delightful pasta dish that combines tender rigatoni with savory Italian sausage and a rich tomato sauce. This comforting meal is perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, wrapping you in its hearty textures and robust flavors. With minimal prep and maximum taste, you can whip up this Italian classic that’s sure to impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 28 oz canned San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook rigatoni until al dente (10-12 minutes). Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Sauté Sausage: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add crumbled sausage and brown for 5-7 minutes. Stir in onions and garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Simmer Sauce: Add canned tomatoes, breaking them up with a spoon. Season with salt and pepper, and let simmer on low for about 10 minutes.
- Combine Pasta: Toss cooked rigatoni into the skillet with the sauce. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Finish & Serve: Stir in fresh basil before serving, topping with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg