Description
Experience a comforting bowl of Rigatoni with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Zucchini that delights the senses. The savory sausage blends perfectly with juicy tomatoes and tender zucchini, creating a rich, flavorful dish that brings warmth to any meal. Quick to prepare and customizable with seasonal veggies, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or intimate gatherings. Enjoy every bite as you transport yourself to an Italian kitchen filled with laughter and love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or sweet)
- 1 medium zucchini (sliced)
- 14 oz canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot, boil salted water. Add rigatoni and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Crumble in the sausage and cook until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Add aromatics & veggies: Stir in minced garlic and diced zucchini; sauté until zucchini is slightly soft but still crisp (about 3 minutes).
- Pour in tomatoes: Add canned diced tomatoes (with juice), salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Combine: Add cooked rigatoni to the skillet, tossing gently until well mixed.
- Garnish & serve: Remove from heat, stir in chopped basil, and top generously with grated Parmesan before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg