Rigatoni with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Zucchini
Indulge in a delightful bowl of Rigatoni with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Zucchini! This comforting dish combines the hearty flavors of chicken sausage with fresh vegetables and a rich tomato sauce, making it perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. The rigatoni’s unique shape captures every bit of savory goodness, while the zucchini adds a touch of freshness. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this recipe is your new go-to for a satisfying yet healthy meal. Serve it warm with freshly grated Parmesan on top, and enjoy a dish that will delight everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 lb rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb chicken sausage
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 cups grape tomatoes
- 2 small zucchini
- Fresh basil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Boil the rigatoni in salted water until al dente.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onion until soft. Add chicken sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste, then add grape tomatoes and chicken broth or vinegar.
- Cook until tomatoes burst, then mix in diced zucchini.
- Combine drained rigatoni with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Finish with fresh basil and serve hot topped with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg