Rigatoni With Italian Sausage
photo by heatherzz1973
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 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
directions
- 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.
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