Italian Sausage Rigatoni

22 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Brown 1 pound of Italian sausage (or any ground meat) in a pan.
  2. 2Drain off any grease.
  3. 3Add 1 diced onion and 1 diced bell pepper.
  4. 4Cook for about 5 minutes until vegetables soften.
  5. 5Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes.
  6. 6Squeeze in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and fry for 3–4 minutes.
  7. 7Pour in 1 8-ounce jar of tomato sauce.
  8. 8Add 2.5 cups of beef stock.
  9. 9Add 1 cup of heavy cream.
  10. 10When it starts to boil, add 8 ounces of rigatoni pasta (or any short pasta).
  11. 11Cover and simmer for about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are done.
  12. 12Remove from heat, let stand for a couple of minutes to thicken.
  13. 13Add grated Parmesan cheese (optional).

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 pound Ground meat
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Bell pepper
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 pinch Crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
  • 8 ounces Tomato sauce
  • 2.5 cups Beef stock
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 8 ounces Rigatoni pasta
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese

Equipment

panwooden spoon