Description
Rigatoni with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Zucchini is a delightful Italian-inspired dish that combines savory sausage, fresh zucchini, and sweet cherry tomatoes for a colorful, comforting meal. Perfectly al dente rigatoni serves as the base for this vibrant medley, creating a satisfying dinner that’s both quick to prepare and full of flavor. Whether it’s a casual weeknight or a festive gathering, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or sweet)
- 2 medium zucchinis, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (about 10-12 minutes). Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and crumble in the sausage. Cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped zucchini and halved cherry tomatoes; cook for 4-5 minutes until veggies soften.
- If needed, add reserved pasta water to create a sauce and simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Toss cooked rigatoni with the mixture along with torn basil leaves. Serve hot topped with grated Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider swapping zucchini for bell peppers or adding spinach.