Sausage Basil Rigatoni

This Sausage Basil Rigatoni is a super tasty rigatoni recipe that will feed the whole family. It’s extremely easy to make in under 30 minutes!

Rigatoni Recipe

Pasta night happens quite often at our home each week. This gorgeous pot of pasta with my homemade sauce, ground sausage, fresh basil and sprinkles of Parmesan cheese is going to make your family very happy. It’s one of our simple favorites. Hope you enjoy!

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pouring crushed tomatoes in pot for rigatoni sauce

What You’ll Need

  • dry rigatoni
  • ground sausage
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper
  • fresh basil
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • crushed tomatoes
  • minced garlic
  • white onion

pouring seasoning into rigatoni pasta sauce

How To Make Rigatoni Recipe

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions being careful to not overcook pasta. Drain and set aside.
  2. Brown sausage in large pot over medium heat until cooked through. Stir in cooked pasta, salt, pepper, 10 minute Homemade sauce, and fresh basil.
  3. Stir gently, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve warm.

pouring sauce over cooked rigatoni

pour homemade sauce over cooked rigatoni. Pasta tip: Make sure when cooking your rigatoni that you don’t over cook it. I generally cook my pasta for 1 minute less than the package recommends, but also check it before that by carefully pulling a pasta out of the boiling water and testing it’s doneness with a fork or biting into it to see it it’s al dente. This way you don’t get a pasta that is overcooked.

fresh basil added to rigatoni

Stir in fresh basil leaves that have been thinly sliced. Gently stir pasta.

rigatoni recipe in serving dish

How To Serve

Serve rigatoni recipe warm with a side of garlic bread and side salad if desired.

Leftovers

Serve any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat as needed.

 

 

 

 

Sausage Basil Rigatoni

Sausage Basil Rigatoni

This Sausage Basil Rigatoni is a super tasty pasta recipe that will feed the whole family. It's extremely easy to make in under 30 minutes!
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 396kcal
Author: Jenny Flake
Cost: $15
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Equipment

  • Stove
  • Dutch Oven or large pot
  • Large Skillet/Fry Pan
  • measuring spoons
  • measuring cups
  • mixing spoon
  • strainer

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry Rigatoni pasta
  • 1 pound ground sausage
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
  • 10 Minute Homemade Pasta Sauce

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions being careful to not overcook pasta. Drain and set aside.
  • Brown sausage in large pot over medium heat until cooked through. Stir in cooked pasta, salt, pepper, 10 minute Homemade sauce, and fresh basil. 
  • Stir gently, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 493mg | Potassium: 275mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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7 Responses
  1. Blake Ann Antida

    Hi Jenny! I just made this recipe last night and had it for lunch today. It was delicious! I’ll definitely be adding this to my recipe files. So simple, yet so tasty! Mahalo for sharing! Blake Ann

  2. Blake

    Love Rigatoni pasta – this recipe will be a welcome addition when planning our weekly menu

    Thanks
    Blake

  3. Sommer @aspicyperspective

    A great dinner idea! It is sure to have my family running to the table!

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