Rigatoni Sausage Supreme Recipe

Name: Rigatoni Sausage Supreme
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces rigatoni pasta; 1 - 1 1/4 lb sweet mild Italian sausage (bulk or links with the casings removed); 4 slices slightly crisp bacon, chopped fine (or you may use bacon bits instead); 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (if you like it hot) (optional) or (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies (if you like it hot) (optional); 3 garlic cloves (more if you like garlic); 2 large onions; 4 stalks celery; 2 bell peppers; 4 tablespoons dried parsley; 2 tablespoons dried sweet basil leaves; 1 tablespoon crushed fennel seed; 1/2 teaspoon thyme (optional); 1/2 teaspoon allspice; pepper; 1/4 cup olive oil (to keep pasta from sticking); water (as needed, to keep sauce from becoming too thick); 3 tablespoons olive oil (if needed in braising the sausage) (optional)

Servings: persons

16 ounces rigatoni pasta
1 - 1 1/4 lb sweet mild Italian sausage (bulk or links with the casings removed)
4 slices slightly crisp bacon, chopped fine (or you may use bacon bits instead)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (if you like it hot) (optional) or (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies (if you like it hot) (optional)
3 garlic cloves (more if you like garlic)
2 large onions
4 stalks celery
2 bell peppers
4 tablespoons dried parsley
2 tablespoons dried sweet basil leaves
1 tablespoon crushed fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon thyme (optional)
1/2 teaspoon allspice
pepper
1/4 cup olive oil (to keep pasta from sticking)
water (as needed, to keep sauce from becoming too thick)
3 tablespoons olive oil (if needed in braising the sausage) (optional)

1
Chop vegetables fine and saute in 1/4 cup olive oil until soft.
2
Set aside.
3
In a large skillet braise and break sausage into small pieces.
4
Add olive oil if needed to prevent sticking.
5
When thoroughly browned, add tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato-paste, vegetables, spices, bacon bits and one-cup water.
6
Simmer for one hour, stirring occasionally.
7
Add water as needed to maintain sauce consistency.
8
To cook the rigatoni: Add 1/4 cup olive oil to twice the amount of unsalted boiling water necessary to cover the rigatoni.
9
Cook rigatoni al dente according to package directions (about 8-10 minutes.) When rigatoni is al dente, drain, toss with sauce and place on large serving dish.
10
You also can store in twelve GLAD 8 oz containers or six GLAD 16 oz containers for freezer storage.
11
The aroma of the frozen servings is even more pleasing as they reheat in a microwave oven.
12
A fresh tomato salad with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing completes the meal.

1008

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

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

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces rigatoni pasta, 1 - 1 1/4 lb sweet mild Italian sausage (bulk or links with the casings removed), 4 slices slightly crisp bacon, chopped fine (or you may use bacon bits instead), 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Rigatoni Sausage Supreme 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 Sausage Supreme

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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