Description
A flavorful and hearty pasta dish, Rigatoni with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Zucchini is a satisfying meal that combines the richness of Italian sausage with the freshness of tomatoes, zucchini, and basil. Tossed with rigatoni pasta and topped with Parmesan cheese, this dish is perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
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Rigatoni with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Zucchini:
- 3/4 lb rigatoni pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild, sweet, or spicy)
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups grape tomatoes
- 1 cup white wine or chicken broth
- 2 small zucchini, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente.
- Sauté the Ingredients: In a large pot, sauté onion, red pepper flakes, and Italian sausage until browned. Add garlic, tomato paste, tomatoes, wine or broth, zucchini, salt, and pepper. Cook until tomatoes burst.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Drain the cooked pasta, reserving some water. Toss the pasta with the sauce, adding reserved water as needed. Stir in basil.
- Serve: Divide into bowls, top with Parmesan cheese, and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
