Italian Sausage Rigatoni Pasta: Easy and Comforting Weeknight Meal
A delicious and easy recipe for Italian Sausage Rigatoni Pasta that makes for a comforting weeknight meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until onion is translucent.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning; simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce, mixing well.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and heat until melted.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes.
- Can substitute with turkey sausage for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Italian Sausage Rigatoni Pasta