Rigatoni with Italian Sausage
Bold, rustic, and full of rich Italian flavour, Rigatoni with Italian Sausage is a satisfying dish that delivers big taste with minimal effort. Otway Pasta Company’s fresh rigatoni is the perfect match for chunks of golden, pan-fried sausage, all brought together in a simple yet savoury tomato sauce.
The rigatoni’s ridges hold onto every bit of the rich, meaty sauce, while a sprinkle of parmesan and chopped parsley adds the perfect finishing touch. This quick and hearty recipe is ideal for busy nights when you want something comforting and delicious on the table fast. It’s one of those pasta dishes that feels like home from the very first bite.
Ingredients
1pkt Otway Pasta Company Fresh Rigatoni – 400g
2 tbsp olive oil
300g Italian sausage, skins removed
200g tomato puree
30g parmesan, freshly grated
2 tbsp chopped parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Put a large pot of water on to boil and frying pan on medium heat.
Add 1 tbsp olive oil, add the chopped onion fry for 2-3 minutes.
Add the Italian sausage, fry and and break up into similar sizes to the rigatoni.
Once the sausage is cooked through add the tomato puree and bring to a low simmer.
Add rigatoni to boiling water and cook for 3.5 minutes. Once cooked drain and add to the pasta sauce. At this point if you would like a looser sauce add some of the pasta water.
Turn off heat and let rest for 1 minute. Add grated parmesan, remaining olive oil, parsley and salt and pepper to taste Gently toss to combine. Enjoy!
