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Sausage Rigatoni Recipe

Savor This Easy Sausage Rigatoni Recipe for Summer Nights

Discover a delightful Sausage Rigatoni Recipe, perfect for celebrating summer nights with fresh ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Rigatoni Pasta
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or vegetable oil for a lighter alternative
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • 1 lb Italian Sausage or turkey/plant-based alternatives
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste or sun-dried tomato paste for a twist
  • 2 cups Grape Tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup White Wine or chicken broth
  • 1 medium Zucchini diced
  • to taste Salt and Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil chopped
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a vigorous boil. Add rigatoni pasta and cook until al dente, about 9 to 10 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water.
  2. Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, cooking until soft, about 10 minutes. Add crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
  3. Cook the Sausage: Add Italian sausage, breaking it into small pieces. Cook until browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  4. Incorporate Garlic and Tomato Paste: Stir in garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add Tomatoes and Wine: Pour in grape tomatoes and white wine. Season with salt and pepper, cooking for about 10 minutes until tomatoes burst.
  6. Stir in Zucchini: Add diced zucchini, cooking for about 5 minutes until tender.
  7. Combine Pasta with Sauce: Toss cooked rigatoni with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
  8. Finish with Fresh Basil: Fold in chopped basil and serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optionally add bell peppers or asparagus for customization. Adjust spiciness with crushed red pepper flakes and serve with sides like Caesar salad.

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