Sausage Rigatoni
A hearty weeknight pasta with savory sausage, rich tomato sauce, and a shower of Parmesan.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the 12 oz rigatoni and cook until al dente, about 11 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
Step 2
Heat the 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the 1 lb sausage (casings removed) and cook, breaking it up, until browned, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Step 3
Reduce heat to medium. Add the 1 diced onion and cook until soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in the 2 minced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.
Step 4
Pour in the 24 oz crushed tomatoes and return the sausage to the pan. Simmer until thickened, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 5
Add the drained rigatoni and 1/2 cup pasta water to the sauce. Toss until the pasta is coated and the sauce clings, about 2 minutes.
Step 6
Remove from heat and stir in the 1/2 cup grated Parmesan and 1/4 cup chopped basil. Serve with extra Parmesan on top.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- large skillet
- colander
- wooden spoon
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