RIGATONI WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE

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Quick and easy recipe, you can keep it simple or add veggies or black olives. If you really want to make it lazy you can buy a can of spaghetti sauce and just doctor it up with spices.

Provided by Monica P

Categories     Potluck

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons garlic, coarsely chopped
1 onion, chopped
8 ounces fennel or 8 ounces Italian sausage, with casings removed
8 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 1/4 cups grated parmesan cheese
salt & freshly ground black pepper
12 ounces rigatoni pasta
2 tablespoons italian seasoning
1 pinch dried oregano

Steps:

  • First put your pot of water to boil while you make your sauce so your noodles and sauce will be done about the same time.
  • In a large saute pan, add the sausage and break it up using a wooden spoon spatula, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the sausage is browned do not drain add the garlic and onions cook it, stirring, for about 1 minute or until it is golden brown. Take care not to let the garlic burn. Add your seasonings.
  • Add the tomatoes, raise the heat to high, and bring the sauce to a boil. Reduce the heat slightly and simmer it briskly for 5 to 8 minutes or until it starts to thicken. Stir in 1/4 cup of the grated cheese and cook the sauce for about 3 minutes or until it thickens. Season it to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Drain the pasta well. Bring the sauce to a boil. Add the pasta and mix well. Stir in 1/4 cup of grated cheese, if desired. Serve the pasta with the remaining 1/4 cup of grated cheese passed on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.7, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 99.3, Sodium 789.3, Carbohydrate 84.8, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 3.1, Protein 28.7

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