SAUSAGE AND SWISS CHARD RIGATONI

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This is an excellent dish and can be doubled or tripled. We made this all the time in our community kitchen....if u don't like the pork sausage just substitute turkey sausages.

Provided by Doreen Fish

Categories     Pork

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tsp olive oil
3 italian sausages, casings removed
3 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp hot pepper flakes
1 can(s) 28 oz diced tomatoes
1/4 c chopped fresh basil
1/4 tsp salt
pinch of sugar
1 c rinsed and drained canned navy beans
5 c rigatoni pasta, uncooked
8 c swiss chard, chopped
2/3 c shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 c parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil, saute sausage meat, breaking up with a spoon, until browned.Stir in garlic and hot pepper flakes;cook for 2 mins. Add tomatoes,basil, s/p and sugar; bring to a boil.. Reduce heat and simmer 20 mins. Stir in beans. (can be made ahead: let cool and put in fridge for 24 hours. Cook pasta in a large pot until slightly firm, about 7-8 mins. Drain and return to pot reserving 1/2 cup liquid. Add the tomato sauce and sausage mixture, reserved water, and swiss chard. Toss to coat. Transfer to a large baking dish (10 cup) and sprinkle with the cheeses. bake at 375 for 20 mins covered. uncover and bake 10 more mins until brown and bubbly.

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