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Rigatoni Recipe
Rahat

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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 648
Ingredients Method Nutrition

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Meanwhile, begin preparing sauce by heating olive oil in a Dutch oven (or large pan) over medium heat.
  3. Once oil is shimmering, add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened (about 3-5 minutes).
  4. Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
  5. Add sausage and cook, crumbling, until browned.
  6. 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.
  7. Add prepared, drained rigatoni noodles to the pot and stir to combine.
  8. Add heavy cream and parmesan and stir until thoroughly combined and cheese is melted.
  9. 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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