What’s up, pasta lovers? 🍝 Today, we’re cooking up some Rigatoni with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Zucchini.
This dish is like a flavor explosion in your mouth—savory sausage, juicy tomatoes, and tender zucchini
all tossed together with al dente rigatoni. Let’s get cooking!
Ingredients:
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta (about 3/4 of a box)
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild, your call!)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium zucchini (sliced into half-moons)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (optional, but it’s worth it)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, if you like it spicy)
Instructions:
1. Boil It Up: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rigatoni according to the package directions until it’s al dente. Drain and set aside, but don’t forget to save a cup of that pasta water!
2.Sizzle Time: While your pasta’s cooking, heat up the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until it’s browned and cooked through.
3.Veggie Power: Add the zucchini slices to the pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they start to soften. Then, throw in the cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes,
4.Mix & Toss: Add the cooked rigatoni to the pan with the sausage and veggies. Pour in some of that reserved pasta water (start with 1/4 cup) to make everything saucy. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if you’re using them.
5.Serve It Up: Plate your pasta and sprinkle with fresh basil and extra Parmesan if you’re feeling fancy. Boom, dinner is served! 🍴
6.Devour: Grab a fork and dive into this hearty, tasty, and totally satisfying dish. It’s so good you’ll wanna make it every week!
This Rigatoni with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Zucchini is the ultimate comfort food with a fresh twist
