
Rigatoni Abruzzi Recipe
Italian sausage, caramelized onions, roasted green and red peppers tossed in our pomodoro sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sausage and Vegetables
Sauce
Method
Preparing the Pasta
- 1
Cook the Rigatoni
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Cooking the Sausage and Vegetables
- 2
Sauté the Sausage
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the Italian sausage. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- 3
- 4
Combining Ingredients
- 5
Mix in the Sauce and Pasta
Return the cooked sausage to the skillet with the onions and peppers. Pour in the pomodoro sauce and stir to combine. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes.
- 6
Toss with Pasta
Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce and ingredients. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- 7
Finish and Serve
Stir in fresh basil and top with grated Parmesan cheese before serving. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.