Italian Sausage Rigatoni Pasta: Easy Weeknight Comfort Dish
A delightful and simple dish that combines rigatoni pasta with flavorful Italian sausage, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add the garlic and sausage to the skillet. Cook until the sausage is browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet and mix well to combine.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top and cover until melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Feel free to add vegetables such as spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
Keywords: Italian Sausage Rigatoni Pasta, weeknight dinner, comfort food