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Rigatoni with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Zucchini

A hearty pasta dish featuring rigatoni tossed with Italian sausage, fresh tomatoes, and zucchini, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Vegetables
  • 12 ounces rigatoni or any pasta of choice
  • 1 medium zucchini sliced
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
Sausage
  • 1 pound Italian sausage removed from casings
Seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Sauté the Sausage
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
Add Vegetables
  1. Add the minced garlic, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet, along with oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together until well combined. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 4gSugar: 5g

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for more flavor and nutrition.

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