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Spicy Sausage Rigatoni

This dish is so simple, yet SO GOOD. It's the perfect weeknight meal that the whole family will love. And, it's easily customizable to your liking.
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Total Time 39 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced
  • Half of a Yellow Onion minced
  • 2 stalks celery minced
  • 2 carrots minced
  • 12 ounces spicy Italian sausage
  • 1 teaspoon dried Oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red bell pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1/2 Cup Red Wine
  • 1 28- ounce can San Marzano tomatoes with their juices
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar or Italian dressing optional - to give it some zest! )
  • 10-12 ounces rigatoni
  • butter or Parmesan can be used as toppings.

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat the butter on medium heat. Sauté the onion, celery and carrots in a skillet over medium heat until softened.
  2. Mix the ground sausage with red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Once the sausage has been cooked through, add the wine to the pan and let it simmer.
  3. Mix in the tomatoes with the optional dressing. Let the sauce simmer for 20-30 mins to reduce.
  4. Follow the package instructions to cook the pasta. Mix the pasta with the sauce. Stir gently to combine. The pasta should be creamy but not too runny. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and garnish with Parmesan, basil, or parsley. Serve with additional wine