Are you a pasta fanatic looking to tantalize your taste buds with a hearty and flavorful dish? Look no further than "Rigatoni Veggie with Italian Sausage"! This delectable fusion of pasta, vegetables, and savory sausage promises an explosion of flavors that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Italy. Dive into the richness of Italian sausage, perfectly browned and infused with an aromatic blend of herbs and spices. Meet the al dente rigatoni, cooked to perfection and ready to mingle with a vibrant symphony of vegetables.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
ITALIAN SAUSAGE RIGATONI BAKE
This casserole combines all of our favorite Italian flavors, but the fresh mozzarella really sets it apart! -Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 2 casseroles (4 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Cook rigatoni according to package directions; drain., In a large skillet, cook sausage, mushrooms and pepper over medium-high heat until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up sausage into crumbles, 8-10 minutes; drain. Stir in marinara sauce, Parmesan cheese and cream. Add rigatoni and toss to coat., In each of 2 greased 8-in. square baking dishes, layer one-fourth of the rigatoni mixture and one-fourth of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered, until heated through and cheese is melted, 25-35 minutes. (Cover loosely with foil if tops brown too quickly.) Freeze option: Cool unbaked casseroles; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 375°. Bake casseroles as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 535 calories, Fat 26g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 774mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
EASY ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND RIGATONI
An easy-to-make weeknight dinner with minimal cooking. Just throw everything together and let your oven do the rest.
Provided by Yoly
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large baking dish.
- Cook sausage and onion in a large skillet until meat is no longer pink and onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Combine spaghetti sauce, cottage cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, Italian seasoning, basil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add sausage and onion mixture; stir until well combined. Add pasta and carefully mix until well incorporated. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and cover.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven, top with remaining mozzarella, and bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 673.3 calories, Carbohydrate 56.5 g, Cholesterol 133.4 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 39.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 1953.3 mg, Sugar 17.5 g
RIGATONI WITH GRILLED SAUSAGE AND VEGETABLES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat a grill to high. Toss the eggplants, zucchini and tomatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Place the vegetables cut-side down on the grill along with the sausages. Cook, turning occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the sausages are cooked through, about 4 minutes for the tomatoes and 10 to 12 minutes for the sausages and remaining vegetables. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- Combine the basil, mint, garlic and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large bowl. Chop the vegetables and sausages and add to the bowl. Add the pasta and 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water and toss to combine, adding more cooking water as needed to loosen. Top each serving of pasta with the ricotta. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 590 calorie, Fat 24 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Cholesterol 40 milligrams, Sodium 520 milligrams, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 29 grams
RIGATONI WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE
Quick and easy recipe, you can keep it simple or add veggies or black olives. If you really want to make it lazy you can buy a can of spaghetti sauce and just doctor it up with spices.
Provided by Monica P
Categories Potluck
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.7, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 99.3, Sodium 789.3, Carbohydrate 84.8, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 3.1, Protein 28.7
RIGATONI WITH SAUSAGE & FENNEL
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven, such as Le Creuset, over medium heat. Add the fennel and onion and saute for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add the sausage and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, crumbling it with a fork, until nicely browned. Add the garlic, crushed fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper and cook for one minute. Pour in the wine, bring to a boil, and add the heavy cream, half-and-half, and tomato paste. Bring back to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 20 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil, add 2 tablespoons salt, and cook the rigatoni according to the directions on the package. Drain and add to the sauce, stirring to coat the pasta. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes to allow the pasta to absorb the sauce. Off the heat, stir in the parsley and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan. Serve hot in shallow bowls with the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan on the side.
BAKED ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND RIGATONI
Brimming with tasty sausage and colourful peppers.A great slow cooker favourite in our house.As you can see it is your choice of pasta.Enjoy!
Provided by Sageca
Categories Pork
Time 8h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a skillet, heat 1Tbsp oil over Medium-High heat. Add sausage and cook till no longer pink.
- With slotted spoon, transfer to slow cooker and drain liquid from pan. Reduce heat to Medium.
- Pour remaining oil to pan, add onion and celery and cook vegetables until soft stirring occasionally.
- Add garlic, thyme, salt, pepper and cook 1 minute stirring constantly.
- Add tomato soup, chicken broth and worcestershire sauce.
- Transfer sauce to slow cooker. Cover with lid and cook 8 hours on Low or 4 hours on High.
- Add pasta during last hour of cooking time.
- Add cheese and green pepper and cook on High 20 minutes more until cheese is melted and pepper is heated through.
- For the picture I posted I made this ahead and refrigerated.
- When the meal was due I heated it up 60 minutes 350*oven; added cheese last 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 722.8, Fat 50.2, SaturatedFat 19, Cholesterol 116.7, Sodium 2606.6, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 8.7, Protein 37.8
BAKED RIGATONI WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND FENNEL
This is a deliciously sweet and spicy baked rigatoni recipe that I whipped up, and thought I'd share.
Provided by Boog
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until almost tender, about 10 minutes.
- Fry the sausages in a large skillet over medium heat, turning frequently until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove from the skillet, cool slightly and slice into rounds. Add the garlic, fennel and onion to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes, then add the roasted red peppers, basil, sliced sausage and pasta sauce. Heat through over low heat until warmed.
- Combine the pasta with the sauce and vegetables in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread the mozzarella, Parmesan and Asiago cheeses over the top. Garnish with a few fennel leaves left from the bulb. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, then remove the aluminum foil. Set the oven to broil, and cook for another 5 minutes or until cheese is browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.5 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 51.7 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 1020.8 mg, Sugar 10.2 g
SAUSAGE, SPINACH, TOMATO RIGATONI RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, hot italian sausage, large yellow onion, garlic, salt, pepper, dried oregano, dried basil, dried parsley, tomato paste, diced tomato, grated parmesan cheese, spinach, rigatoni, ricotta cheese, fresh basil
Provided by Matthew Johnson
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- To a large dutch oven on medium heat, add the olive oil and heat it until it shimmers.
- Add the hot Italian sausage, cook until the the first side browns deeply, flip and cook on the other side until the sausage is fully cooked, 15 minutes. Remove the sausages from the pan and slice when they cool down.
- To the leftover pan drippings, add the chopped yellow onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, dried basil, dried oregano, and dried parsley. Cook until the onions are caramelized and soft. About 10 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste and cook until the tomato paste darkens slightly.
- Add in the diced tomatoes and the sausage slices into the pan, stir, and let the sauce come to a simmer.
- Add in half the grated parmesan, spinach, the cooked pasta, and stir to combine.
- Spoon in fresh dollaps of the ricotta cheese, garnish with fresh basil, more grated parmesan, and serve!
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 765 calories, Carbohydrate 79 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 39 grams, Sugar 14 grams
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients prepped and measured. This will make the cooking process much smoother.
- Choose the Right Sausage: For the best flavor, use a high-quality Italian sausage. Look for one that is made with fresh, ground pork and has a good balance of spices.
- Cook the Sausage Thoroughly: Be sure to cook the sausage until it is cooked through. This will help to prevent foodborne illness.
- Use a Variety of Vegetables: Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables in this dish. Some good options include bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, and spinach.
- Don't Overcook the Vegetables: Be careful not to overcook the vegetables. They should still have a slight crunch to them.
- Season to Taste: Be sure to season the dish to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices. You may also want to add a bit of red pepper flakes for some heat.
Conclusion:
Rigatoni with Italian Sausage and Vegetables is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its combination of hearty sausage, tender vegetables, and flavorful sauce, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.
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