Description
Rigatoni with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Zucchini is a comforting dish that combines savory Italian sausage, fresh tomatoes, and tender zucchini for a flavorful weeknight meal. This one-pot wonder is not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning, making it perfect for both casual dinners and special gatherings. Experience the joy of a hearty meal with every twirl of pasta on your fork!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes (packed in juice)
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Rigatoni: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Crumble in the sausage and cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add Garlic and Zucchini: Stir in minced garlic and diced zucchini; sauté until zucchini softens slightly (3-4 minutes).
- Incorporate Tomatoes: Pour in canned diced tomatoes with their juices and let simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss It All Together: Add cooked rigatoni and chopped basil to the skillet; mix gently until well combined.
- Serve: Plate the pasta, topping generously with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and extra basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg