Description
Enjoy a delightful culinary experience with Rigatoni with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Zucchini, a perfect dish for any occasion. This flavorful pasta combines the richness of Italian sausage with juicy tomatoes and fresh zucchini, creating a satisfying meal that’s both hearty and wholesome. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or gatherings. The rigatoni’s unique shape hugs the savory sauce, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor. Plus, it’s an excellent way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet without sacrificing taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 lb rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 large yellow onion
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 cups grape tomatoes
- 2 small zucchinis
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup white wine or chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook rigatoni for 9 to 10 minutes until al dente.
- In a wide pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and red pepper flakes until soft.
- Add Italian sausage, breaking it apart as it browns. Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste.
- Pour in grape tomatoes and white wine/broth; season with salt and pepper. Cook until tomatoes burst.
- Add diced zucchini and cook for an additional five minutes.
- Combine cooked rigatoni with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve topped with fresh basil and grated Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 50mg