Rigatoni With Creamy Tomato and Sausage Sauce

Name: Rigatoni With Creamy Tomato and Sausage Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb italian hot sausage; 1 small onion (finely chopped); 2 garlic cloves (chopped); 4 roma tomatoes (diced); 16 ounces tomato sauce; 8 ounces dry white wine; 8 ounces half-and-half; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 2 tablespoons olive oil; cornstarch (if wanted for thicker sauce); rigatoni pasta, shells; grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb italian hot sausage
1 small onion (finely chopped)
2 garlic cloves (chopped)
4 roma tomatoes (diced)
16 ounces tomato sauce
8 ounces dry white wine
8 ounces half-and-half
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 tablespoons olive oil
cornstarch (if wanted for thicker sauce)
rigatoni pasta, shells
grated parmesan cheese

1
Take a large deep fry pan and put in the olive oil and put on medium heat.
2
Remove the casings from sausage and crumble the meat into the fry pan along with the chopped onions and cook slowly until sausage is lightly browned then drain.
3
Add the tomato sauce, wine, garlic,and diced tomatoes.
4
Turn heat up to medium high and bring mixture to boil.
5
Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 1/2 hour.
6
Turn heat back up to medium high and add the half and half.
7
Bring mixture to slight boil.
8
If you want thicker sauce mix corn starch with water and then add to sauce stirring in to desired thickness.
9
Turn down heat and let simmer while you cook your rigatoni shells according to package directions.
10
Drain shells well.
11
Serve individual serving of noodles with sauce spooned over.
12
Top with parmesan cheese if desired.

186

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb italian hot sausage, 1 small onion (finely chopped), 2 garlic cloves (chopped), 4 roma tomatoes (diced), and more.

Yes, Rigatoni With Creamy Tomato and Sausage Sauce 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!