Rigatoni Toss with Broccoli & Sausage Ragu Recipe

Name: Rigatoni Toss with Broccoli & Sausage Ragu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Rigatoni Pasta; 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided; 1 pound Chicken Sausages; 4 cloves Garlic, Chopped; 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 2 whole Large Shallots, Chopped; 1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Anise Or Caraway Seeds; 1/2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning; 1/2 cups Dry White Wine (or Chicken Stock); 1 bag 16oz Frozen Broccoli Florets; 1 cup Freshly Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, Plus Some To Pass At Table

Servings: persons

1 pound Rigatoni Pasta
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
1 pound Chicken Sausages
4 cloves Garlic, Chopped
1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
2 whole Large Shallots, Chopped
1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt
1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Anise Or Caraway Seeds
1/2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1/2 cups Dry White Wine (or Chicken Stock)
1 bag 16oz Frozen Broccoli Florets
1 cup Freshly Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, Plus Some To Pass At Table

1
Place a pot of water on the stove to boil for pasta.
2
When the water boils, salt it and cook pasta to al dente (according the time recommended on the package) so it still has a bite to it.
3
Drain water and return pasta to pot, drizzle with olive oil and set aside.
4
While the pasta is cooking, remove casing from sausages.
5
Heat 1 Tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
6
Add chicken sausages to skillet to brown, chopping the meat up as it cooks.
7
You want it to be crumbly.
8
Add garlic (chopped and powder), shallots, sea salt, pepper, anise seeds, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning.
9
Cook for about another minute then add white wine or chicken stock and deglaze pan.
10
Add broccoli and cover.
11
Turn heat to low and continue to cook for another 10 minutes until sausage is cooked through and broccoli is tender, add pasta to skillet toss it all together with parmesan 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Rigatoni Pasta, 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided, 1 pound Chicken Sausages, 4 cloves Garlic, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Rigatoni Toss with Broccoli & Sausage Ragu 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.

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Rigatoni Toss with Broccoli & Sausage Ragu

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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