Savory Sausage Rigatoni Delight 🍝
Rigatoni Sausage Supreme Recipe 🍝
Description: If you’re a fan of Italian cuisine and crave hearty meals that are both easy to prepare and freezer-friendly, you’re in for a treat with this Rigatoni Sausage Supreme recipe. Inspired by the flavors of sweet Italian sausage and the comforting warmth of spices like allspice, this dish is a delightful fusion of savory meats, aromatic vegetables, and rich tomato-based sauce, all tossed with al dente rigatoni pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or whenever you need a satisfying meal that can be enjoyed fresh or conveniently stored for later.
Servings: 12
Cook Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 16 oz | Rigatoni pasta |
| 1 – 1 1/4 lbs | Mild Italian sausage |
| 4 slices | Crisp bacon |
| 1 can (6 oz) | Tomato paste |
| 2 cans (8 oz each) | Tomato sauce |
| 1 can (14.5 oz) | Diced tomatoes |
| 1 can (10 oz) | Diced tomatoes with mild green chilies |
| 3 cloves | Garlic cloves |
| 2 | Onions |
| 4 stalks | Celery |
| 2 | Bell peppers |
| 1 tbsp | Dried parsley |
| 1 tbsp | Dried sweet basil leaves |
| 1 tsp | Fennel seed |
| 1/2 tsp | Thyme |
| 1/2 tsp | Allspice |
| To taste | Pepper |
| 1/4 cup | Olive oil (plus more for cooking) |
| Water |
Instructions:
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Prepare Vegetables:
- Chop the onions, celery, and bell peppers finely.
- Sauté the chopped vegetables in 1/4 cup of olive oil until soft. Set aside.
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Cook Sausage:
- In a large skillet, braise the mild Italian sausage, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks.
- Add additional olive oil if necessary to prevent sticking.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Once the sausage is thoroughly browned, add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, sautéed vegetables, spices (including allspice), bacon bits, and one cup of water.
- Stir well to combine all the flavors.
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Simmer Sauce:
- Allow the sauce to simmer for one hour, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Adjust the consistency by adding water as needed to maintain the desired thickness.
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Cook Rigatoni:
- While the sauce is simmering, cook the rigatoni pasta separately.
- Boil unsalted water in a large pot, adding 1/4 cup of olive oil.
- Cook the rigatoni al dente according to the package instructions, usually 8-10 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and toss it with the prepared sauce.
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Serve or Store:
- Arrange the sauced rigatoni on a large serving dish and garnish as desired.
- Alternatively, portion the dish into individual containers for freezer storage.
- For reheating, simply microwave the frozen servings until heated through, savoring the tantalizing aroma as it fills your kitchen.
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Enjoy:
- Pair this delectable Rigatoni Sausage Supreme with a fresh tomato salad drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette dressing for a complete and satisfying meal experience.
Whether you’re indulging in it fresh from the stove or savoring the convenience of a freezer-friendly option, this Rigatoni Sausage Supreme is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Buon appetito! 🇮🇹🍴
