Description
This comforting Rigatoni with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Zucchini is a delightful blend of flavors that warms the soul. The combination of robust sausage, fresh zucchini, and sweet tomatoes creates a hearty dish perfect for family dinners or busy weeknights. Quick to prepare yet full of vibrant taste, this recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 14 oz canned diced tomatoes (preferably San Marzano)
- 1 medium zucchini (sliced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and add salt until it tastes like the sea.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and crumble in the sausage. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Stir in canned tomatoes and zucchini; let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente; drain without rinsing.
- Combine rigatoni with the sausage mixture in the skillet, stirring gently for 1-2 minutes to heat through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and grated Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg