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One Pot Spicy Rigatoni

One Pot Spicy Rigatoni: Quick Comfort in Every Bite

One Pot Spicy Rigatoni is a quick and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights, offering a creamy tomato sauce blended with spicy sausage.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Rigatoni Pasta substitute with penne or gluten-free pasta
For Sautéing
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can be replaced with vegetable oil
  • 1 medium Onion or shallots for a milder flavor
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh is best; garlic powder as alternative
For the Flavor
  • 1 pound Spicy Italian Sausage or plant-based sausage for vegetarian
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
  • 28 ounces Crushed Tomatoes canned diced tomatoes can substitute
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream coconut milk as a dairy-free alternative
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for dairy-free
For the Finish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil or other herbs

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add rigatoni and cook until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  4. Add spicy Italian sausage, breaking it into smaller pieces. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  5. Sprinkle red pepper flakes and toast for 1 minute.
  6. Pour in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
  7. Reduce heat to low, mix in heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper.
  8. Fold in the cooked rigatoni until well-coated with sauce.
  9. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
  10. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently on the stove.

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