Delicious Spicy Sausage Rigatoni for Your Next Family Dinner

Enjoy this Spicy Sausage Rigatoni, a comforting and customizable dish perfect for family dinners.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Course Easy Dinners

Cuisine Italian

Servings servings

Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

large pan
Pot

Ingredients

For the Sauce

1 pound ground spicy Italian sausage substitute with sweet Italian sausage for milder taste
1 clove garlic minced finely
1 medium onion yellow or white onion preferred
1 stalk celery diced
1 medium carrot shredded
2 teaspoons oregano dried basil or Italian seasoning can be used
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust for desired spice level
to taste salt
to taste pepper
1 cup red wine substitute with broth for non-alcoholic version
2 cans (14 ounces each) San Marzano tomatoes or high-quality crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons butter can be omitted for a lighter dish

For the Topping

to taste Parmesan cheese substitute with Grana Padano or nutritional yeast for dairy-free
to taste fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Instructions

Step-By-Step Instructions

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onion, celery, and carrot. Sauté for about 10 minutes until soft and fragrant.
Add ground spicy Italian sausage to the pan. Brown the sausage for 6-8 minutes until no pink remains.
Sprinkle in oregano and red pepper flakes, along with salt and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Pour in red wine and scrape up browned bits. Simmer for about 3-5 minutes until reduced.
Add San Marzano tomatoes and optional balsamic vinegar. Let sauce simmer for 20-30 minutes.
In a separate pot, boil salted water and cook rigatoni until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Drain the pasta.
Combine drained rigatoni with the sauce, tossing well. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.

Notes

For a complete meal, serve alongside a crisp salad or homemade garlic bread. Consider prepping sauce in advance for richer flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Keyword comfort food, Easy Dinner, family recipe, Italian Dinner, Pasta Dish, Spicy Sausage Rigatoni

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