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Acadian Rigatoni Recipe

Indulge in the fiery flavors of Acadian Rigatoni! This recipe features succulent spicy sausage (try hot Italian sausage!), sautéed vegetables, and perfectly cooked rigatoni pasta. Choose your adventure: enjoy a robust tomato-based sauce or elevate it to creamy perfection with a touch of cream and tomato paste. Easy to customize and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 810.5 kcal
Protein 73g
Rating 3.7 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Acadian Rigatoni

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound hot Italian sausage
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 pound rigatoni pasta
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste (for creamy variation)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (for creamy variation)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (for mild sausage adaptation)

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How to Make Acadian Rigatoni

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 pound of hot Italian sausage (casings removed and cut into 1-inch pieces) and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes until lightly browned.
  3. Add 1 medium onion (chopped), 2 celery stalks (chopped), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), and 2 cloves garlic (minced). Stir to combine.
  4. Cover the pan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  6. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. While the sauce simmers, cook 1 pound of rigatoni in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions (about 14 minutes).
  8. Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the sauce. Toss gently to coat.
  9. **Creamy Acadian Rigatoni Variation:** For a richer, creamier experience, substitute the crushed tomatoes with 1 1/2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 1 cup of heavy cream, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt. This variation cooks slightly faster (omit step 6).
  10. **Mild Sausage Adaptation:** If you prefer a milder dish, use 1 pound of mild Italian sausage and add 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes along with the salt and pepper in step 5.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

95 g

Sugar

20g

Fat

62g

Carbs

26g

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