Easy Italian Sausage Rigatoni Pasta

Recipe by Daily Disher

This Easy Italian Sausage Rigatoni Pasta is a weeknight hero—hearty, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes.

Course: Main

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: Easy

Servings

Prep time

10 minutes

Cooking time

20 minutes

Calories

650 kcal

30 minutes

Ingredients

1 lb Italian sausage

12 oz rigatoni pasta

2 tbsp olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

14 ½ oz can of diced tomatoes

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tsp Italian seasoning

¼ tsp red pepper flakes

to taste salt and pepper

1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped

Directions

Cook the rigatoni pasta according to the package instructions in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Remove the sausage from its casing and add to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon and cook until browned and cooked through.

Pour the diced tomatoes into the skillet with the cooked sausage, along with Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes, stirring well to combine.

Let the sauce simmer for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together, stirring occasionally.

Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sausage and tomato mixture, tossing until well combined.

Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, then season with salt and pepper to taste.

Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh basil before serving hot.

Nutrition Facts

Total number of serves:

4 servings

Calories:

650kcal

Cholesterol:

0mg

Sodium:

620mg

Potassium:

400mg

Sugar:

Protein:

Calcium:

60mg

Iron:

2mg

Entrees Other Recipes

Bold, comforting, and simple to make, this Italian Sausage Rigatoni Pasta features hearty rigatoni tossed with savory sausage, sautéed onions, and a vibrant tomato sauce. Finished with Parmesan and fresh basil, it’s a crowd-pleasing dinner that brings Italian flair to your table without the fuss of complex prep.

Complete this Italian feast with our Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins for soaking up every drop of that delicious sauce, and add Bruschetta Dip as a fresh appetizer that brings bright tomato and basil flavors to start the meal. Both keep the dinner authentically Italian while adding variety to your spread.