Name: Italian Sausage Rigatoni Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Rigatoni pasta; Italian sausage (sweet or spicy); Canned diced tomatoes; Onion; Garlic; Olive oil; Grated Parmesan cheese; Fresh basil

Description

Italian Sausage Rigatoni Pasta is a comforting dish brimming with flavor, featuring tender rigatoni, savory sausage, and rich tomato sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

Rigatoni pasta
Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
Canned diced tomatoes
Onion
Garlic
Olive oil
Grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil

Instructions

Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onion in olive oil until translucent.
Add crumbled Italian sausage and cook until browned.
Stir in minced garlic and canned tomatoes; cook for 5 minutes.
Mix in chopped basil, salt, and pepper; simmer for a few minutes.
Combine cooked rigatoni with the sauce, ensuring each piece is well-coated.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Cooking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 480
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 49g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: - For added nutrition, consider incorporating spinach or bell peppers. - Substitute Italian sausage with ground turkey for a lighter option.