Indulge in a delectable culinary journey with our rigatoni veggie with Italian sausage extravaganza! This hearty and flavorful dish combines the rustic charm of rigatoni pasta with an explosion of garden-fresh vegetables, succulent Italian sausage, and a luscious tomato sauce. Embark on a taste adventure as you savor each perfectly cooked bite, brimming with the vibrant flavors of bell peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms. The savory Italian sausage adds a delightful savory touch, while the rich tomato sauce ties all the elements together in a symphony of taste. With three enticing variations to choose from, this recipe caters to every palate. Whether you prefer the classic combination of vegetables and sausage, a vegetarian delight brimming with garden goodness, or a spicy kick from Calabrian chilies, we have you covered. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this remarkable rigatoni veggie with Italian sausage extravaganza!
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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
BAKED RIGATONI WITH SAUSAGE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 50m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- For the topping: Add the ricotta, basil, and salt to a small bowl. Stir together with a rubber spatula. Set aside.
- For the pasta: Bring a large pot of water to boil. Season well with salt and cook the rigatoni for 5 minutes. Drain well, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Meanwhile, heat a large braiser or ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and sausage to the pan. Cook, stirring often and breaking apart the meat with the back of a spoon, until beginning to brown, about 7 minutes. Add the broccoli and garlic and cook to marry the flavors, about 3 minutes. Stir in the marinara and 1/4 teaspoon salt until fully combined. Add the pasta to the pan and sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Toss well to coat. Add the reserved pasta water to thin the sauce slightly.
- Dollop the ricotta cheese mixture evenly over the top. Nestle the ricotta mixture into the pasta and cover with some of the pasta. Sprinkle with the mozzarella and remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 20 minutes. Allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving.
RIGATONI VEGGIE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE
This past weekend my local Aldi store had some great specials on tomatoes,mini sweet peppers,mushroom,etc. Didn't take long for me to grab some bargains!. Now, am thinking what can I cook to to enjoy these awesome vegetable? Well, you guess, I found some mild Italian sausage in my frig. So, like they say... 'Hurry up...
Provided by Liz Cam
Categories Pasta
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. cook sausage , till well done. You can add half of onions, set aside
- 2. cook rigatoni pasta according to directions, set aside..keep it moist
- 3. chop all your vegetables. Heat up skillet add 2-3 tbls .of olive oil, now add veggies and cook 1-2 min. use more olive oil to keep moist. dont overcook..Lower heat, now push veggies aside in skillet, add heavy cream,cheeses and more olive oil. Stir till well blended. Add more cheese to your liking or more olive oil...I love this stuff!. Cook till smooth and creamy. Add italian seasoning and pepper.
- 4. place a serving of pasta on plate ,on top add veggie mixture and toss cooked sausage on top. You can also mix veggie cheese mixture with sausage and toss over pasta. Its your meal, fix it to your hearts desire. Sprinkle cheese on top and olive oil.
- 5. This recipe was a last minute thing i put together. So, you can change it up by substituting meat or low fat ingredients. What was important to me was using tasty vegetables!!..Enjoy!!
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
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
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked Italian sausage. Just be sure to heat it through before adding it to the pasta.
- If you don't have any zucchini on hand, you can substitute another type of vegetable, such as broccoli, cauliflower, or bell pepper.
- Feel free to add other spices and herbs to taste. Some good options include garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and basil.
- Serve the pasta with a side of crusty bread or garlic bread for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
This rigatoni veggie with Italian sausage recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. The combination of pasta, vegetables, and sausage is sure to please everyone at the table. Plus, it's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
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