Sausage Rigatoni Pasta
A comforting and hearty dish combining sausage and rigatoni, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Pasta Ingredients
- 12 oz Rigatoni pasta or any preferred pasta shape
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Sausage preferably Italian sausage
- 2 tbsp Olive oil for sautéing
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 Onion diced
- 28 oz Crushed tomatoes canned
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- to taste Salt for seasoning
- to taste Pepper for seasoning
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated, for serving
- 1 cup Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
Cooking Pasta
- Cook rigatoni pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Preparing the Sauce
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Remove casing from sausage and add to the skillet, breaking it up as it cooks until browned.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning, then simmer for 5-7 minutes.
Combining Ingredients
- Add the cooked rigatoni to the sauce and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
- Serve hot, garnished with parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Notes
For an extra kick, use spicy sausage. You can also add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition. Always taste and adjust seasoning as desired.