Rigatoni
Rigatoni is the ultimate comfort food, offering a hearty and satisfying meal in just 40 minutes.
This recipe is a breeze to prepare, with just 20 minutes of hands-on time and another 20 to let the flavors meld.
Ingredients
- 12 oz dry rigatoni noodles see note 1
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 lb mild Italian sausage see note 2
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- ⅓ cup heavy cream see note 3
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to package instructions (cook in salted, boiling water until al dente). Drain, rinse under cold water, drain well again, and set aside.
- Meanwhile, begin preparing sauce by heating olive oil in a Dutch oven (or large pan) over medium heat.
- Once oil is shimmering, add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add sausage and cook, crumbling, until browned.
- Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, Italian seasoning, dried basil, onion powder, table salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes and stir well. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add prepared, drained rigatoni noodles to the pot and stir to combine.
- Add heavy cream and parmesan and stir until thoroughly combined and cheese is melted.
- Serve warm with a side salad and/or slice of crusty bread. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 648kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 23gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 1097mgPotassium: 894mgFiber: 6gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 714IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 4mg
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