Description
Savor the rich flavors of Sausage Rigatoni, a comforting pasta dish that combines perfectly cooked rigatoni with savory Italian sausage and a luscious tomato sauce. Each bite bursts with robust meaty goodness and aromatic herbs, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this dish will satisfy every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente (10-12 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the sausage until browned (5-7 minutes), breaking it into pieces.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and oregano; season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix in the cooked rigatoni, ensuring it's well coated in sauce. Cook for an additional minute.
- Serve hot, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg