Rigatoni White Beans With Italian Sausage Sauce Recipes

WHITE BEAN & SAUSAGE RIGATONI

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions (do not use salt); drain. Return pasta to saucepan.
• In a large saucepan, combine beans, tomatoes, and sausage; heat through. Add bean mixture and basil to pasta; gently toss. Sprinkle with cheese.

RIGATONI & WHITE BEANS WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and toss with the olive oil, parsley and beans. Set aside.
• In a saucepan or skillet, saute sausage meat until browned. Drain excess fat, if necessary, and add onion, garlic, mushrooms and oregano. Sauté for about 8-10 minutes or until tender. Add crushed chilies, stock and tomatoes and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Add tomato paste and balsamic vinegar and continue to simmer until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
• Lightly toss together pasta and sauce. Sprinkle with Romano cheese.

WHITE BEAN AND SAUSAGE RIGATONI

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return pasta to saucepan.
• Meanwhile, in a large saucepan combine beans, undrained tomatoes, sausage, and basil.
• Cook and stir until heated through.
• Add bean mixture and fresh basil to pasta.
• Stir gently to combine.
• To serve, sprinkle each with serving of cheese.

EASY ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND RIGATONI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large baking dish.
• Cook sausage and onion in a large skillet until meat is no longer pink and onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Combine spaghetti sauce, cottage cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, Italian seasoning, basil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add sausage and onion mixture; stir until well combined. Add pasta and carefully mix until well incorporated. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and cover.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven, top with remaining mozzarella, and bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.

BAKED RIGATONI & SAUSAGE, TUSCAN STYLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook sausage with the minced garlic until sausage is not longer pink and crumbled. Drain.
• Stir in tomato sauce, beans and Italian seasoning. Reduce heat and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook Rigatoni according to package directions, just until al dente. Drain and lightly butter.
• Add cooked pasta to the meat sauce and toss until well coated.
• Spray a 13x9x2-inch baking dish with Pam.
• Pour HALF of the pasta mixture in pan; Sprinkle HALF of the mozzarella cheese evenly on top; REPEAT.
• Sprinkle grated Romano cheese on the top. Cover with foil and bake for 20 5- 25 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with crusty garlic bread and a salad.