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Rigatoni with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Zucchini

Rigatoni with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Zucchini
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Indulge in a delightful bowl of Rigatoni with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Zucchini, a perfect blend of savory flavors that will excite your taste buds. This easy-to-make dish features tender rigatoni pasta coated in a rich sauce made from juicy chicken sausage, fresh tomatoes, and crisp zucchini. With its vibrant colors and wholesome ingredients, this recipe is ideal for family dinners or gatherings with friends. In just 40 minutes, you can create a comforting meal that feels indulgent without the heaviness. Perfectly seasoned and garnished with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese, it’s a satisfying dish everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 lb rigatoni pasta
  • 1 lb chicken sausage
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes
  • 2 small zucchini
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 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)
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Boil the rigatoni in salted water until al dente (9-10 minutes). Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of water.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until soft (about 10 minutes).
  3. Add chicken sausage to the skillet; cook until browned.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste; then add grape tomatoes and white apple vinegar or chicken broth, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  5. Cook until tomatoes burst (about 10 minutes), then mix in diced zucchini for another 5 minutes.
  6. Combine drained rigatoni with the sauce in the skillet, adjusting consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
  7. Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

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