Rigatoni And Sausage Recipe
Rigatoni and meat sauce served with one or two Italian sausage links
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Meat Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.
- 2
Cook Rigatoni
Once the water is boiling, add the rigatoni pasta. Cook for about 10-12 minutes or until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the rigatoni in a colander and set aside.
Making Meat Sauce
- 4
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and heat until shimmering.
- 5
Cook Sausage
Add the Italian sausage links to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides.
- 6
- 7
Prepare Sauce
Add the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
- 8
Simmer
Bring the sauce to a simmer and then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 9
Finish Sauce
Slice the cooked sausage and add it back to the sauce. Stir to combine and let it cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Combining Ingredients
- 10
Mix Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained rigatoni to the skillet with the meat sauce. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly.
- 11
Serve
Serve the rigatoni with the meat sauce hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.