Rigatoni with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Zucchini
Experience the delightful flavors of Rigatoni with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Zucchini—an easy, wholesome dish that’s perfect for any occasion! This vibrant recipe features tender rigatoni pasta enveloped in a savory sauce made from juicy grape tomatoes, fresh zucchini, and flavorful chicken sausage. In just 40 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that pleases both family and friends alike. Whether it’s a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy gathering at home, this dish is sure to impress. Customize it with your favorite veggies or herbs for an extra personal touch, making it not just a meal but a delightful culinary experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 lb rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb chicken sausage
- 2 cups grape tomatoes
- 2 small zucchini
- 5 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup white apple vinegar or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh basil (chopped)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook rigatoni until al dente.
- In a wide skillet, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onion and optional red pepper flakes until soft.
- Add chicken sausage; cook until browned, then stir in minced garlic and tomato paste.
- Mix in grape tomatoes and white apple vinegar (or broth), season with salt and pepper; cook until tomatoes burst.
- Stir in diced zucchini; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Combine drained rigatoni with sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed; finish with fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg