Rigatoni With Turkey Sausage, Cheese, and Pepper

Name: Rigatoni With Turkey Sausage, Cheese, and Pepper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 12 ounces whole wheat rigatoni; 6 ounces sweet Italian turkey sausage, casings removed; 1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino romano cheese, divided; 2 teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 5
Serves:: 6

ingredients

12 ounces whole wheat rigatoni
6 ounces sweet Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
¹⁄₂ cup freshly grated pecorino romano cheese, divided
2 teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

directions

Bring a big pot of water to a boil; cook pasta until al dente, 9-11 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook sausage in a nonstick skillet over med-low heat, breaking it into small chunks, until cooked through but not crisp, about 6 minutes; blot with a paper towel.
Combine ¼ cup cheese and pepper in a large pasta bowl.
Measure out ½ cup pasta cooking liquid; drain the pasta.
Add pasta, sausage, ½ cup cooking liquid, and oil to pasta bowl; toss well; check seasoning and add salt if necessary.
Serve immediately, sprinkled with the remaining cheese.