Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Italian Sausage Rigatoni Pasta, bursting with rich flavors and perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
- Rigatoni Pasta
- Italian Sausage (sweet or spicy)
- Canned Whole Tomatoes
- Onion
- Garlic
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fresh Basil
- Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather and chop onions and garlic.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
- Add Sausage: Crumble in the Italian sausage and cook until browned, allowing the juices to mix with the onions.
- Incorporate Garlic and Tomatoes: Stir in minced garlic for 30 seconds, then add canned tomatoes, breaking them down gently with a spoon.
- Simmer Sauce: Let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, filling your kitchen with delightful aromas.
- Cook Rigatoni: In another pot, boil salted water and cook rigatoni until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Combine: Add drained rigatoni to the sauce along with reserved pasta water. Toss gently until well-coated.
- Serve: Plate generously and top with freshly grated parmesan cheese and torn basil leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg