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Rigatoni with Italian Sausage


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Meat-based

Description

A delicious rigatoni dish with Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, and a creamy sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 10 ounces rigatoni pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 16 ounces roasted red peppers
  • 14 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • Red pepper flakes (to taste)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
  • Fresh basil (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the sausage; season with salt and pepper.
  3. Sauté chopped onion until translucent, then add garlic and cook briefly.
  4. Stir in roasted red peppers and crushed tomatoes; simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Add red pepper flakes, then pour in heavy cream and simmer until thickened.
  6. Combine cooked sausage and rigatoni with the sauce; toss to coat.
  7. Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Notes

  • Feel free to adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
  • This dish pairs well with a side salad.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 650
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 70g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg