Sausage, Broccoli and Rigatoni
Recipe Date:
Serving Size:
4
Cook Time:
00:20:00
Difficulty:
Easy
Measurements:
Imperial (US)
Winter comfort food - spicy, colorful, and easy - is perfect for a weeknight meal. Pair it with a glass of our Rockpile Cabernet and a crackling fire and settle in for a cozy evening.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- tsp crushed red pepper flakes / save some for topping before serving
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 1/2 carrot, shredded
- 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes
- 8 ozs rigatoni
- 3 spicy Italian sausage, removed from casings
- 2 1/2 cups broccoli crowns, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Heat the oil in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Add the red pepper flakes, onion, garlic and carrots and stir to coat. Reduce the heat to low and cook for until everything is softened but not browned. Stir in the tomatoes and salt and bring to a gentle simmer, uncovered.
While the sauce is cooking, cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Brown the sausages. When the pasta is done, drain and put in a large bowl. Add the sausages, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, and sauce. Mix, taste and season with salt and pepper. Place in an oven-proof dish, top with cheddar and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, 20 minutes or so. Enjoy hot with extra red pepper flakes to top and a glass of Amista Rockpile Cab.
