Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsGoose120Spicy Sausage Rigatoni Recipe

Spicy Sausage Rigatoni Recipe

Inspired by Goose120
Time30m
Serves4

ground sausage, calabrian chilies, cipollini onions, peas, pecorino

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Seasonings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Rigatoni

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Onions

    While the pasta is cooking, peel and thinly slice the cipollini onions.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté the Onions

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced cipollini onions and sauté until they are soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 4

    Cook the Sausage

    Add the ground sausage to the skillet with the onions. Cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.

  3. 5

    Add Chilies and Peas

    Stir in the Calabrian chilies and peas, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the peas are heated through.

Combining

  1. 6

    Mix Pasta and Sauce

    Add the drained rigatoni to the skillet, tossing to combine with the sausage mixture. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water until the desired consistency is reached.

  2. 7

    Season and Serve

    Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with grated pecorino cheese on top.

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