Sausage Rigatoni Pasta
This pasta recipe invites you on a culinary journey to Italy's vibrant flavors. Featuring savory Italian sausage crumbles bathed in a rich, garlicky tomato sauce, it's a symphony of taste and texture. Paired with rigatoni pasta and garnished with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves, this dish offers a comforting and indulgent dining experience. With every forkful, savor the warmth and richness of homemade Italian cuisine.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 400 g SALSICCIA sausages
- 500 g rigatoni pasta
- 250 ml cooking cream
- 200 ml red wine
- 300 ml tomato passata
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 7 cloves of garlic
- 8 wild garlic leaves
- 100 g Parmesan cheese
- fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Remove the casings from the SALSICCIA sausages and add them to the pan. Cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking up the sausage into crumbles as it browns.
- Add minced garlic and chopped wild garlic leaves to the pan. Cook for an additional 3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Pour in the red wine and let it simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the alcohol to cook off and the flavors to intensify.
- Stir in the cooking cream, tomato passata, tomato paste, and chili flakes, combining all the ingredients into a rich and creamy sauce.
- Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-20 minutes, allowing it to thicken and develop a robust flavor.
- While the sauce is simmering, cook the rigatoni pasta in a large pot of salted, boiling water until al dente. Remember to reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Once the pasta is cooked, add it to the finished sauce along with 2 ladles of pasta water. Stir to combine, allowing the pasta to soak up the flavors of the sauce.
- Grate Parmesan cheese over the pasta and sauce mixture, stirring until it melts and coats the pasta with its savory goodness.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves for a pop of color and an extra burst of flavor.
- Serve immediately, accompanied by additional Parmesan cheese for sprinkling, and watch as your guests savor every delicious bite.
Notes
- If wild garlic leaves are not available, you can substitute them with regular garlic chives or omit them altogether. They add a subtle garlicky flavor and a touch of freshness to the dish.
- Experiment with different types of Italian sausage, such as spicy or mild, to adjust the level of heat and flavor according to your preference.
- The reserved pasta water helps to thin out the sauce and bind it to the pasta. Adjust the amount added to achieve your desired sauce consistency.
Nutrition
Calories: 833kcal
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