Italian Sausage Rigatoni
A hearty and flavorful Italian sausage rigatoni recipe that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage sweet or spicy, casings removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 28 ounce crushed tomatoes
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- for garnish fresh basil leaves chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook the Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add olive oil to the skillet and sauté the chopped onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
- Meanwhile, cook the rigatoni pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta.
- Add the drained rigatoni to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to combine. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh basil leaves.
Notes
This recipe can easily be adapted by using different types of Italian sausage or by adding your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.