Spicy Sausage Rigatoni with Tomato and Basil

Name: Spicy Sausage Rigatoni with Tomato and Basil
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: {'group': 'Main', 'item': '300g dried rigatoni pasta'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 tbsp olive oil'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 small onion, finely diced'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 red bell pepper, finely chopped'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 garlic cloves, minced'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 red or green chilli, finely chopped'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '400g pork sausages, skins removed'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp tomato purée'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '¼ tsp ground black pepper'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '½ tsp chilli flakes'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tsp dried oregano'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '400g can finely chopped tomatoes'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '¼ tsp salt (optional)'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '60 ml double cream'}; {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'A small bunch of basil, sliced into strips'}; {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'Grated Parmesan, to serve'}

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Discover the bold flavors of Spicy Sausage Rigatoni with Tomato and Basil! This quick 20-minute recipe combines hearty rigatoni with zesty sausage and fresh basil for a deliciously satisfying meal.

717 kcal /serving 20 mins Serves 4 Easy Italian

Ingredients

Metric Imperial

{'group': 'Main', 'item': '300g dried rigatoni pasta'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 tbsp olive oil'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 small onion, finely diced'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 red bell pepper, finely chopped'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 garlic cloves, minced'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 red or green chilli, finely chopped'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '400g pork sausages, skins removed'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp tomato purée'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '¼ tsp ground black pepper'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '½ tsp chilli flakes'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tsp dried oregano'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '400g can finely chopped tomatoes'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '¼ tsp salt (optional)'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '60 ml double cream'}
{'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'A small bunch of basil, sliced into strips'}
{'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'Grated Parmesan, to serve'}

Preparation

Peel and finely dice the onion.
Chop the red bell pepper and mince the garlic.
Finely chop the chilli and remove the skins from the sausages.

Cooking

Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions, then drain and reserve 240ml of the pasta water.
In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Sauté the onion, red pepper, garlic, and chilli for about 5 minutes until the onion softens.
Add the sausage meat, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
Stir in the tomato purée, black pepper, chilli flakes, and oregano, then add the chopped tomatoes.
Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Plating & Serving

Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, adding cream and half the basil.
Stir well, adding reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
Heat through for 1-2 minutes.
Serve topped with remaining basil and grated Parmesan.

Notes

Experiment with different sausage flavours for variety. To make it vegetarian, use vegetarian sausages and replace Parmesan with a vegetarian alternative.

Suggested Sides

garlic bread green salad

Nutrition per Serving

717 Calories

27.4g Protein 23% DV

66.1g Carbs 23% DV

38.6g Fat 49% DV

5.8g Fiber 15% DV

8.4g Sugars

868mg Sodium 58% DV

87mg Cholesterol 25% DV

Health Labels

Sugar Conscious Egg Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Sugar Added Sulphite Free

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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