Fast-And-Fresh Sausage Ragu Recipe

Name: Fast-And-Fresh Sausage Ragu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16-oz.) package rigatoni pasta; 1 (1-lb.) package ground pork sausage with sage; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 medium zucchini, diced; 2 medium carrots, diced; 3 garlic cloves, pressed; 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste; 1 cup dry red wine; 1 (28-oz.) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano; Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 (16-oz.) package rigatoni pasta
1 (1-lb.) package ground pork sausage with sage
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium zucchini, diced
2 medium carrots, diced
3 garlic cloves, pressed
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste
1 cup dry red wine
1 (28-oz.) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup hot pasta water.
2
Meanwhile, cook sausage in a large, 2-inch-deep skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, 5 minutes or until sausage crumbles and is no longer pink. Add onion, zucchini, and carrots; cook, stirring often, 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and red pepper, and cook, stirring often, 1 to 2 minutes or until garlic is tender. Add tomato paste, and cook, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes. Add wine and reserved pasta water; cook 2 minutes, stirring to loosen bits from bottom of skillet.
3
Add tomatoes, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Spoon sausage mixture over pasta; sprinkle with cheese.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16-oz.) package rigatoni pasta, 1 (1-lb.) package ground pork sausage with sage, 1 medium onion, diced, 1 medium zucchini, diced, and more.

Yes, Fast-And-Fresh Sausage Ragu falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Fast-And-Fresh Sausage Ragu

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Variations & substitutions

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