Rigatoni with Italian Sausage and Marinara Sauce

This hearty rigatoni dish features savory italian sausage simmered in a rich marinara sauce, creating a comforting and flavorful meal. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, it pairs beautifully with a side salad and garlic bread. Enjoy the delightful combination of textures and tastes in every bite!

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

• Core ingredients include fresh basil, salt, canned crushed tomatoes, garlic.
• Follow all 6 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
• Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup fresh basil (chopped)
• 1 tsp salt
• 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 12 oz rigatoni pasta
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 1 lb italian sausage (removed from casings)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)

Instructions

1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the chopped onion, cooking until softened.
3. Add the minced garlic and Italian sausage to the skillet, breaking the sausage into smaller pieces as it cooks until browned.
4. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper, and let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes.
5. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the skillet with the sauce, tossing to combine thoroughly.
6. Serve the rigatoni hot, topped with grated parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 22 g
• Fat: 18 g
• Carbohydrates: 56 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 720 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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