Creamy Sausage Rigatoni

Indulge in a delicious Italian-inspired dish with this Creamy Sausage Rigatoni. Rich, flavorful sausage, vibrant tomato purée, and aromatic herbs come together in a luxurious cream sauce. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner that feels like a restaurant treat.
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Ingredients

🧅 1 finely diced onion
🧄 3 cloves minced garlic
🌭 6 sausages, skin removed, meat crumbled
🫒 Olive oil,
🧈 1 teaspoon butter
🧂 Sea salt
🌶️ Black Peppercorns
🍅 2 tablespoons tomato purée
🍷 1 cup red wine
🥛 200ml double cream
🧀 30g grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish
🍝 300g rigatoni pasta
🌿 Dried basil
🍄 Truffle oil

Instructions

1- Prepare Ingredients:

Start by finely dicing the onion and mincing the garlic cloves.

2- Sauté Aromatics:

Heat a pan over medium heat.
Add a splash of olive oil and the butter.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic.
Season with sea salt and freshly cracked "Black Peppercorns" by Sainsbury's.
Sauté until the onions are translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

3- Cook the Sausage:

Add the crumbled sausage meat to the pan with the aromatics.
Break the sausage into smaller pieces.
Cook until browned and fully cooked.

4- Add Tomato Purée:

Stir in 2 tablespoons of "CIRIO Double Concentrate" tomato purée.
Cook for 2-3 minutes until the purée darkens to a deep red.

5- Reduce with Wine:

Pour in 1 cup of red wine.
Reduce the heat to a simmer.
Allow the mixture to reduce by half, approximately 4-5 minutes.

6- Finish the Sauce:

Stir in 200ml of double cream and 30g of grated "Tesco" Parmesan cheese.
Mix until well combined.

7- Cook the Pasta:

In a separate saucepan, boil salted water.
Cook 300g of "TESCO RIGATONI" pasta until al dente, about 10-12 minutes.
Reserve some pasta water before draining.

8- Combine and Emulsify:

Add the cooked rigatoni to the sauce along with 1.5 to 2 ladles of the reserved pasta water.
Stir to coat the pasta evenly.
Let it cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

9- Season and Serve:

Garnish with extra grated Parmesan and a sprinkle of dried basil.
Optionally, drizzle a bit of truffle oil over the top for added flavor.
Enjoy hot.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4

Calories: 760
Protein: 25g
Fat: 45g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 3g

Equipment: Wooden cutting board, Chef's knife, Stainless steel frying pan, Heat-resistant black spatula, Metal grater, Grey/black saucepan, Black plastic/silicone slotted spoon, Light blue/grey serving plate, Metal fork