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Savor the Simplicity: Easy Rigatoni with Sausage and Zucchini Delight

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A quick and delicious rigatoni dish featuring Italian sausage and fresh zucchini.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
  • 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, your choice)
  • 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Boil salted water and cook rigatoni until al dente, then drain.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and brown the sausage, breaking it apart for about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3 minutes, then add zucchini and garlic; cook until tender.
  4. Stir in diced tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes, then combine with rigatoni.
  5. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with fresh basil, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Feel free to use spicy sausage for extra heat.
  • This dish is best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Pasta
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Omnivore

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg