Whew. I am having a crazy busy month, so unfortunately my cooking is suffering. I can never have too many weeknight meal options (ie. meals that can be on the table in 30 minutes or less) at my disposal, so here’s another quick and easy dinner that comes together quickly- Smoked Sausage with Rigatoni! I tend to usually make chicken or seafood recipes, so I am finally doing a quick beef recipe!
This recipe for Smoked Sausage with Rigatoni uses Hillshire Farm’s Beef Smoked Sausage to add some yummy flavor to a quick fire roasted chunky tomato sauce. It’s a great alternative to chicken to snazz up a midweek meal.
The beef sausage cooks up in no time. Using the same pan to cook the sausage and to make the sauce gives the sauce a subtle smoky flavor that’s so tasty!
Ingredients:
- 1 (16 oz) box rigatoni, cooked according to package directions
- 1 package Hillshire Farms Beef Smoked Sausage, cut into slices
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped (~1 cup)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil leaves
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
- salt and pepper, to taste
- grated Parmesan cheese, optional
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To make the Smoked Sausage with Rigatoni, first heat a pot of water over high heat and bring to a boil. When the water is boiling, add the pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain the pasta and set aside.
While waiting for the water to boil, chop your onion, garlic, and basil.
Cut the smoked sausage into 1/2 inch slices. Add to a large saute pan with sides over medium high heat and cook for 6-9 minutes, turning half way through.
Remove the sausage pieces from the pan and set aside. Lower the heat to medium. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan and swirl to coat. Add the onions and garlic and saute until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the basil and cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
Add the fire roasted diced tomatoes cans, stirring to combine.
Cover and let simmer for 10 minutes, until the tomatoes break down a bit.
Add the sausage back to the pan and stir to coat in the sauce. Add the pasta and stir to combine.
Serve with grated Parmesan and more fresh basil, if desired.
Comfort food in less than 30 minutes!
The fire roasted tomatoes are perfectly complemented with the smoky flavor of the sausage. Basil works to brighten the dish up a bit and add some freshness!
What is your go-to meal on a busy weeknight?
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Smoked Sausage with Rigatoni
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz box rigatoni, cooked according to package directions
- 1 package Hillshire Farms Beef Smoked Sausage cut into slices
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped (~1 cup)
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil leaves
- 2 14.5 oz cans Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
- salt and pepper to taste
- grated Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Heat a pot of water over high heat and bring to a boil. When the water is boiling, add the pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- While waiting for the water to boil, chop your onion, garlic, and basil.
- Cut the smoked sausage into ½ inch slices. Add to a large saute pan with sides over medium high heat and cook for 6-9 minutes, turning half way through.
- Remove the sausage pieces from the pan and set aside. Lower the heat to medium. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan and swirl to coat. Add the onions and garlic and saute until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the basil and cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
- Add the fire roasted diced tomatoes cans, stirring to combine.
- Cover and let simmer for 10 minutes, until the tomatoes break down a bit.
- Add the sausage back to the pan and stir to coat in the sauce. Add the pasta and stir to combine.
- Serve with grated Parmesan and more fresh basil, if desired.
What do you think?