RIGATONI WITH SPICY SAUSAGE-TOMATO SAUCE, ARUGULA, AND PARMESAN

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Rigatoni with Spicy Sausage-Tomato Sauce, Arugula, and Parmesan image

This classic meat sauce gets some oomph from peppery arugula. A real crowd-pleaser.

Provided by Sara Foster

Categories     Pasta     Tomato     High Fiber     Graduation     Father's Day     Dinner     Parmesan     Sausage     Arugula     Summer     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 pounds fresh hot Italian sausages, casings removed
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes with added puree
8 ounces rigatoni
2 cups (packed) fresh arugula, stemmed
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion; sauté until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add garlic; stir 1 minute. Add sausage; cook until browned, breaking up with back of spoon, about 5 minutes. Drain drippings from pot. Add wine, diced tomatoes with juice, and crushed tomatoes; increase heat and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 30 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Refrigerate uncovered until cool, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm over medium heat before continuing.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain.
  • Stir pasta, arugula, basil, and oregano into tomato sauce. Simmer until arugula wilts, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

Mitchelle Soniah
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The sauce was incredibly flavorful and the sausage was cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a special occasion.


Abubaker Jutt
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This recipe is a great starting point, but I made a few changes to suit my taste. I used a milder sausage and added some extra vegetables to the sauce. It turned out delicious!


Donald Hall
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I've never been a fan of arugula, but I was pleasantly surprised by how well it worked in this dish. The bitterness of the arugula balanced out the richness of the sauce and sausage perfectly.


Pavitra P
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This dish was delicious! The sausage was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


BTS TV
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce had just the right amount of heat and the sausage was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


irene van wilgenburg
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the sausage was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Ameedat Motunrayo
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I thought this dish was just okay. The sauce was a little too spicy for my taste and the sausage was a bit dry. I think I would have liked it better if I had used a different type of sausage.


Md Aakash media
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This dish was delicious! The spicy sausage and the creamy sauce were a perfect combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Gabriel Sikazwe
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the sausage was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


John Marfo
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the spicy sausage and the creamy sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Vincenzo Lite
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The sauce was incredibly flavorful and the sausage was cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a special occasion.


Pooja Singh
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I've never been a fan of arugula, but I was pleasantly surprised by how well it worked in this dish. The bitterness of the arugula balanced out the richness of the sauce and sausage perfectly.


Luziah Kalaluka
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This recipe is a great starting point, but I made a few changes to suit my taste. I used a milder sausage and added some extra vegetables to the sauce. It turned out delicious!


Alaa Makki
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I thought this dish was just okay. The sauce was a little too spicy for my taste and the sausage was a bit dry. I think I would have liked it better if I had used a different type of sausage.


Tee hee
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the sausage was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Alan Chahwan
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce had just the right amount of heat and the sausage was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


friends and besties
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I made this dish last night and it was a huge success! My husband and kids loved it. The sauce was so flavorful and the sausage was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Rk Raju
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This was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The sauce was flavorful and the sausage was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


khadijat Usman Auta
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The spicy sausage gives it a nice kick, and I love the combination of flavors from the tomatoes, arugula, and parmesan. It's a quick and easy weeknight meal that the whole family enjoys.


Inzimam Arif
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This was my first time making rigatoni with spicy sausage and it turned out amazing! The sauce had a perfect blend of spice and flavor, and the arugula and parmesan added a nice freshness and richness. I'll definitely be making this again soon.