Description
Savor the delightful flavors of Italian Sausage Rigatoni Pasta, a comforting dish featuring savory sausage, rich tomato sauce, and fresh basil—perfect for any gathering or weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- Rigatoni pasta
- Italian sausage (spicy or sweet)
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Onion
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Fresh basil
- Parmesan cheese
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and keep warm.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Crumble the Italian sausage into the skillet, cooking until browned and no pink remains.
- Stir in canned diced tomatoes with their juices, season with salt and pepper, and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Fold cooked rigatoni into the sauce mixture, adding pasta water for desired consistency.
- Mix in chopped fresh basil before serving. Top with grated parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg