Description
A hearty rigatoni dish featuring Italian sausage, tomatoes, and garlic, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage, removed from casing
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the Italian sausage. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper, letting it simmer for about 10 minutes to thicken.
- Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet, tossing everything together to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of sugar to the sauce to balance acidity from the tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg