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Creamy Sausage Rigatoni Recipe

Creamy Sausage Rigatoni

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Ingredients

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  • 300g rigatoni pasta
  • 400g good quality pork sausages, skins removed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp chilli flakes (optional, for a bit of a kick)
  • 100ml dry white wine (optional, but adds a lovely flavour)
  • 400ml tin chopped tomatoes
  • 200ml double cream
  • 50g grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 100ml of pasta water before draining.
  • Brown the sausage. While the pasta is cooking, crumble the sausage meat into a large frying pan or skillet. Cook over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain off any excess fat.
  • Sauté the aromatics. Add the olive oil to the pan with the sausage. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic, dried oregano, and chilli flakes (if using) and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Deglaze the pan. Pour in the white wine (if using) and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the wine simmer for a minute or two until reduced slightly.
  • Simmer the sauce. Add the chopped tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
  • Add the cream and Parmesan. Stir in the double cream and Parmesan cheese. Simmer gently for a few more minutes until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it up.
  • Combine pasta and sauce. Add the drained rigatoni to the pan with the sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
  • Serve. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and extra grated Parmesan cheese.

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A comforting and delicious Creamy Sausage Rigatoni recipe perfect for busy weeknights. Ready in 30 minutes, this family-friendly meal is sure to be a hit!