Rigatoni with Italian Sausage

Serving platter full of rigatoni and parmesan cheese.

Rigatoni with Italian Sausage is a simple meal that is full of tender pasta, flavorful sausage, tomato sauce, and cheesy goodness. The whole family will love it.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings Servings

Calories 645kcal

Equipment

large pot
large skillet or saute pan

Ingredients

16 ounces dried rigatoni
1 pound hot italian sausage
1 large onion
4 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon fresh thyme - small bunch of stems
1 Tablespoon fresh basil – plus extra for garnish
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
3 ounces sun dried tomatoes
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Parmesan Cheese to garnish

Instructions

In a large pot, boil the pasta in salted water, drain when cooked and set aside.
In a large saute pan with high sides, saute the diced onions and crumbled sausages until golden.
Drain the grease from the pan and add in the garlic, fresh thyme, basil, salt and pepper.
Stir and cook for about 1 minute. Add the can of crushed tomatoes and stir to combine.
Lower the heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
Add in the cooked pasta and sun dried tomatoes and stir to coat the pasta with the sauce.
Remove the thyme stems.
Add in the cheese and stir to melt and cover all the pasta. Serve hot.
Garnish with freshly grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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