Description
Savor the comforting delight of sausage rigatoni, where hearty pasta meets juicy sausage in a rich marinara sauce. This dish is perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners with friends, providing an explosion of flavors that will leave everyone wanting more. Easy to prepare and versatile, this recipe invites you to create cherished memories around the dining table while indulging in a truly satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Cook the rigatoni: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add rigatoni and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Sauté the sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- 3. Add aromatics: Stir in diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent (about 3 minutes).
- 4. Combine with sauce: Lower heat and pour marinara sauce into the skillet. Stir well and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- 5. Mix pasta with sauce: Add cooked rigatoni to the skillet, stirring until evenly coated. Let it sit on low heat for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 6. Finish: Top with fresh basil and grated Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg