SPICY SAUSAGE RIGATONI

Spicy Sausage Rigatoni image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces uncooked rigatoni or large tube pasta
3 pork and chicken Italian sausage links (3-1/2 ounces each ), casings removed
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup shredded fontina cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Cook rigatoni according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage, mushrooms, onion, garlic and pepper flakes over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain. Add tomatoes, mascarpone cheese, cream and nutmeg; cook and stir over medium-low heat until sauce is blended. Stir in fontina cheese until melted., Drain rigatoni; add to sausage mixture and toss to combine. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley.

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