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Ingredients
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Pasta
Gravy (Sauce)
Meatballs and Sausages
Topping
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook Rigatoni
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Gravy Preparation
- 2
- 3
Add Tomatoes
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir to combine.
- 4
Season the Sauce
Add dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring to a simmer and let cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meatball and Sausage Preparation
- 5
Prepare Meatballs
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, and the egg. Mix until well combined.
- 6
Form Meatballs
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- 7
Cook Meatballs
In a large skillet, heat a bit of olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- 8
Cook Sausage
In the same skillet, add the Italian sausage links and cook until browned and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes. Remove and slice into pieces.
Combine and Serve
- 9
Combine Ingredients
Once the gravy is done simmering, add the cooked meatballs and sliced sausage to the sauce. Let simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- 10
Serve the Dish
Toss the rigatoni with the gravy mixture. Serve hot, topped with additional grated Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped basil.
