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Italian Sausage Rigatoni

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Simple Italian sausage rigatoni pasta dish is a quick tasty 30 minute meal the whole family will love! 

Italian Sausage Rigatoni - The Foodie Affair

Italian Sausage Rigatoni

Do you have a grocery shopping schedule? I’ve never been the type that can shop once a month, or even once a week.

I hit up the grocery store at least a couple of times a week, and it’s absolutely my least favorite thing to do. 

Most days I will shop right after work, which is probably the worse time to tackle shopping!

Everyone is in a rush to get ingredients for their evening meal, and the stores NEVER have enough cashiers during that time. Like EVER.

Also, when I’m ready to check out I always remember that I need something that happens to be on the complete opposite side from where I’m standing in the store!

Do you feel my pain? It’s for real.

Italian Sausage Rigatoni - The Foodie Affair

Those are the evenings I’m so tempted to order take-out instead of putting something together from the groceries just purchased!

If you can relate, resist the urge! 

This dish is super easy to make and perfect for those evenings when you have absolutely no energy or imagination to cook.

AND it will be done sooner then having pizza delivered!

Add spicy or mild sausage, the type your family enjoys.

For this dish I used an Italian sausage that was seasoned with red peppers and caramelized onions. 

Delicious. Leftovers would be fantastic!

Yield: 4 Servings

Italian Sausage Rigatoni

Italian Sausage Rigatoni in a brown pasta bowl topped with fresh basil.

Simple Italian sausage rigatoni pasta dish topped with a creamy tomato sauce.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Italian sausage (I used sausage with red peppers and caramelized onions)
  • 1/2 medium onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 15 lunch can diced tomatoes (Italian-Style)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup sliced olives
  • 12 ounce package rigatoni pasta, cooked according to package directions
  • Parmesan cheese for topping

Instructions

  • In a large skillet cook sausage, onion and garlic over medium-high heat until sausage is fully cooked (no pink should be present). While cooking sausage prepare pasta according to packaged directions.
  • Once sausage is cooked, drain grease and return skillet to stovetop.
  • Add tomatoes with juice from the can and the dried basil. Reduce heat to low and cover cooking for 5-10 minutes.
  • Remove skillet lid and stir in cream and olives. Add cooked pasta. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese or add to individual plates.

    • Nutrition Information:

    Yield:

    4

    Serving Size:

    1
    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 811Total Fat: 46gSaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 29gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 1756mgCarbohydrates: 69gFiber: 16gSugar: 22gProtein: 36g

    Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.

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    Cuisine: Italian / Category: Main Dish, Pasta
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