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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Rigatoni with Sun-Dried Tomato and Fennel Sauce recipe, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish combines the vibrant tang of sun-dried tomatoes, the aromatic essence of fennel, and the rich, hearty texture of rigatoni pasta, creating a harmonious balance of flavors and textures. Our comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring that you can recreate this restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own kitchen.

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RIGATONI WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND FENNEL SAUCE



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This recipe was posted in The Costco Connection September 2009 edition and is from Fine Cooking magazine. Awesome. Wonderful recipe! Excellent flavor combinations with the fennel and sun dried tomatoes, and super tasty. No need for Parmesan cheese on this pasta!

Provided by DeidreJane

Categories     European

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped fennel (about half a medium bulb)
2 medium garlic cloves, very coarsely chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup drained sun-dried tomato packed in oil, very coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon Pernod (optional)
1 lb dried rigatoni pasta

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a 10- to 11- inch straight sided saute pan over medium heat. Add the fennel and garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the fennel starts to soften and brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in 1 cup water and the cream, low-salt chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer briskly uncovered, until the tomatoes are plump and soft, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the Pernod if using. Let cool slightly, then puree in a blender until smooth. Wipe out the skillet, return the sauce to the skillet, season to taste with salt and keep hot.
  • Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook the rigatoni until just barely al dente, 1-2 minutes less than the package instructions. Drain well and return to the pot. Add the sauce and toss over medium-low heat for a minute or two so the pasta finishes cooking and absorbs some of the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 740.8, Fat 35.5, SaturatedFat 16.3, Cholesterol 177.3, Sodium 100.4, Carbohydrate 87.8, Fiber 5, Sugar 2.3, Protein 19.4

RIGATONI WITH SAUSAGE AND FENNEL



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To make ahead, spoon the pasta into gratin dishes, sprinkle with Parmesan and refrigerate for up to a day. Bake for 20 minutes at 375 degrees F.

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons good olive oil
3 cups chopped fennel (1 large bulb)
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion
1 1/4 pounds sweet Italian sausages, casings removed
2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
1/2 teaspoon whole fennel seeds, crushed with a mortar and pestle
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup heavy cream
2/3 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 pound rigatoni, such as De Cecco
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 cup freshly grated Italian Parmesan cheese, divided

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 sauté 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 1 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.

RIGATONI WITH SAUSAGE & FENNEL



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons good olive oil
3 cups chopped fennel (1 large bulb)
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion
1 1/4 pounds sweet Italian sausages, casings removed
2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
1/2 teaspoon whole fennel seeds, crushed with a mortar and pestle
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup heavy cream
2/3 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 pound rigatoni
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 cup freshly grated Italian Parmesan cheese, divided

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.

RIGATONI WITH SPICY SUN-DRIED TOMATO SAUCE



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Provided by Jennifer Parisi

Categories     Olive     Pasta     Tomato     Appetizer     Sauté     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Feta     Parmesan     Basil     Bon Appétit     California     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound rigatoni
1 8.5-ounce jar sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil with herbs, drained, 1 tablespoon oil reserved
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 29-ounce can ready-cut tomatoes
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted, chopped
1 cup fresh chopped basil
1 cup crumbled feta cheese(about 4 ounces)
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large pot of rapidly boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil reserved from sun-dried tomatoes in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add sun-dried tomatoes, ready-cut tomatoes and their liquid and olives and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 4 minutes. Mix basil and both cheeses and stir until cheeses melt. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove sauce from heat.
  • Drain pasta. Add to skillet; toss to coat with sauce. Transfer to bowl; serve.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE & SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA



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Flavor-packed sausage and sun-dried tomatoes are sure to liven up any simple pasta dish. I have a feeling that once you've tried it, it'll become a family favorite!-Dawn Singleton, Eighty Four, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (16 ounces) uncooked penne pasta
1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
2/3 cup julienned soft sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons fennel seed
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup dry red wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 package (9 ounces) fresh spinach
3/4 cup shredded Romano cheese, divided
2/3 cup crushed seasoned salad croutons

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes, breaking into crumbles. Stir in tomatoes, garlic, fennel seed and pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer., Add wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is almost evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Stir in cream; cook 1 minute longer. Add spinach; cook and stir just until spinach is wilted., Drain pasta; add to sausage mixture. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese. Sprinkle with crushed croutons and remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617 calories, Fat 33g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 949mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

RIGATONI WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



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Pasta tossed in a light tomato cream sauce with a mild peppery tang. If sundried tomatoes are hard to find in your grocery store, you can substitute a can of petite diced tomatoes in olive oil.

Provided by LexingtonMom

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 lb prosciutto ham, julienned
1 zucchini, julienned
1 teaspoon green chili, diced
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 lb rigatoni pasta
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
4 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, diced well
salt and pepper
1/2 cup cream
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Heat oil and 2 T. butter in large pan. Cook onions, garlic, and chiles in butter until onions wilt.
  • Add prosciutto and cook for 1 minute, then add zucchini and cook another minute.
  • Add plain tomatoes (with juice) and simmer for 10 minutes. In the meantime, cook rigatoni according to box directions.
  • Drain pasta and replace in large pan, coating with remaining 2 T. butter (or more).
  • To saucepan, add salt, pepper, cheese, cream, sundried tomatos, and red pepper.
  • When sauce is hot, pour over pasta and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.4, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 99.6, Sodium 290.6, Carbohydrate 64.6, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 6.1, Protein 13.8

RIGATONI WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND FENNEL SAUCE RECIPE



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Provided by á-1228

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt
2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped fennel (about 1/2 medium bulb)
2 medium cloves garlic, very coarsely chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup lower salt chicken broth
1/3 cup drained oil-packed sun dried tomatoes, very coarsely chopped
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 Tbs. Pernod (optional)
1 lb. dried rigatoni

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a 10-11 inch straight sided saute pan over M heat. Add the fennel and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the fennel starts to soften and brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup water and the cream, chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, pepper flakes, and 1 tsp. salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer briskly, uncovered, until the tomatoes are plump and soft, about 15 minutes Remove from the heat and stir in the Pernod, if using. Let cool slightly and then puree in a blender until smooth. Wipe out the skillet, return the sauce to the skillet, season to taste with salt, and keep hot. Cook the rigatoni until just barely al dente, 1 to 2 minutes less than package instructions. Drain well and return to the pot. Add the sauce and toss over medium low heat for a minute or two so the pasta finished cooking and absorbs some of the sauce.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for sun-dried tomatoes that are plump and brightly colored, and fennel that is fresh and aromatic.
  • Soak the sun-dried tomatoes in hot water for at least 15 minutes before using. This will help to rehydrate them and soften them.
  • Sauté the fennel and onion in olive oil until they are softened and fragrant. This will help to develop their flavor.
  • Add the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and chili flakes to the pan and cook for a few minutes more. This will help to infuse the oil with flavor.
  • Add the white wine and chicken broth to the pan and bring to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
  • Stir in the rigatoni and cook according to the package directions. Reserve some of the pasta cooking water in case you need to thin out the sauce.
  • Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the sauce. Stir to combine.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese before serving.

Conclusion:

Rigatoni with Sun-Dried Tomato and Fennel Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of sun-dried tomatoes, fennel, and white wine creates a flavorful and aromatic sauce that is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish is also a great way to use up leftover sun-dried tomatoes. So next time you have some leftover sun-dried tomatoes, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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