Description
Italian Sausage Rigatoni Pasta is a comforting dish that combines savory sausage, rich tomatoes, and fresh herbs for a delightful meal that’s perfect any night of the week.
Ingredients
- Rigatoni pasta
- Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Onion
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Fresh basil
- Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente (10-12 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent, then add minced garlic and sauté until golden.
- Crumble and add Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour in canned diced tomatoes with juices. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Combine cooked rigatoni with the sauce in the skillet, tossing gently to coat.
- Remove from heat, fold in chopped fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg