Rigatoni Pasta with Beef and Spicy Sausage Recipe

Name: Rigatoni Pasta with Beef and Spicy Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pounds Lean Ground Beef; 3/4 pounds Hot Or Mild Italian Sausage; 1 whole Medium Onion, Finely Chopped; 3 whole Cloves Fresh Garlic, Minced; 1 Tablespoon Dried Oregano; 6 ounces, fluid Can Tomato Paste; 24 ounces, fluid Can Crushed Tomatoes; 24 ounces, fluid Water; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 2 Tablespoons Sugar; 1 pound Whole Wheat Rigatoni Pasta; Parmesan Cheese

Servings: persons

3/4 pounds Lean Ground Beef
3/4 pounds Hot Or Mild Italian Sausage
1 whole Medium Onion, Finely Chopped
3 whole Cloves Fresh Garlic, Minced
1 Tablespoon Dried Oregano
6 ounces, fluid Can Tomato Paste
24 ounces, fluid Can Crushed Tomatoes
24 ounces, fluid Water
1- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
2 Tablespoons Sugar
1 pound Whole Wheat Rigatoni Pasta
Parmesan Cheese

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In a large saucepan, over medium heat, cook beef and sausage until cooked through; drain well.
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Add diced onions and cook until translucent, 7-10 minutes.
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Add garlic and oregano, cook about 2 minutes.
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2.
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Add the tomato paste to the meat mixture, cook about 7 minutes, stirring often to caramelize the tomato paste.
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Be sure to stir often, it can easily burn.
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Add crushed tomatoes, water, salt, and sugar.
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Simmer for 20 minutes.
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(The longer you cook it the better.)
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3.
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Undercook pasta by 2 minutes.
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Put pasta back in the pan and add sauce, cook over medium heat for 2 minutes.
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The flavor of the sauce will cook into the pasta.
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Top with parmesan cheese, serve immediately.
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Enjoy!

836

kcal

Calories

Fat

130

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pounds Lean Ground Beef, 3/4 pounds Hot Or Mild Italian Sausage, 1 whole Medium Onion, Finely Chopped, 3 whole Cloves Fresh Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Rigatoni Pasta with Beef and Spicy Sausage falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Rigatoni Pasta with Beef and Spicy Sausage

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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