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Rigatoni Calabrese with Toscano Ground Sausage

Nothing beats curling up to a warm, comforting bowl Rigatoni Calabrese featuring our savory Toscano Ground Sausage. Ready in just 15 minutes View More expand_more

Nothing beats curling up to a warm, comforting bowl Rigatoni Calabrese featuring our savory Toscano Ground Sausage. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the perfect balance of salty, briny, and spicy. One bite will transport you straight to a cozy cabin with a crackling fire.

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Rigatoni Calabrese with Toscano Ground Sausage
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Total Time:
30 mins
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Skill Level:
Intermediate
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Servings:
6 Servings

Ingredients


Product ImageMild Toscano Ground Sausage
1 package
Carando Mild Toscano Ground Sausage=
1 package
1 pound
Rigatoni Pasta
1 pound
1/4 cup
Green Olives, Sliced
1/4 cup
1/4 cup
Black Olives, Sliced=
1/4 cup
1/4 cup
Capers
1/4 cup
1 tablespoon
Calabrian Chilis, Chopped
1 tablespoon
4 cups
Marinara Sauce
4 cups
1 tablespoon
Dried Oregano
1 tablespoon
1/2 cup
Romano Cheese, Grated
1/2 cup
1/4 cup
Fresh Basil, Chopped
1/4 cup

Directions


  1. Cook rigatoni according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to halt the cooking process, and reserve.

  2. While the pasta is cooking, heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown the sausage, breaking up any large clumps that form.

  3. Drain off any excess fat and return the Dutch oven to the heat, adding the olives, capers, and Calabrian chilis.

  4. Add the marinara sauce and oregano and bring to a simmer.

  5. Allow to simmer for about 10 minutes, then toss in the rigatoni, stirring to combine, and bring to temperature.

  6. Stir in the Romano cheese and transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with the basil and serve hot.

Life is Delicious. Savor It.

Ingredients


1 package
Carando Mild Toscano Ground Sausage=
1 package
1 pound
Rigatoni Pasta
1 pound
1/4 cup
Green Olives, Sliced
1/4 cup
1/4 cup
Black Olives, Sliced=
1/4 cup
1/4 cup
Capers
1/4 cup
1 tablespoon
Calabrian Chilis, Chopped
1 tablespoon
4 cups
Marinara Sauce
4 cups
1 tablespoon
Dried Oregano
1 tablespoon
1/2 cup
Romano Cheese, Grated
1/2 cup
1/4 cup
Fresh Basil, Chopped
1/4 cup

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