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Rigatoni with Italian Sausage, Mascarpone + Walnuts
This Rigatoni with Italian Sausage, Mascarpone + Walnuts is a rich, flavorful pasta recipe that's made with only 6 ingredients and can be on your table in under 30 minutes!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Nicole Gaffney📖 coleycooks
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
- stove
- skillet
- spatula
- pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Place a large pot of water on the stove and bring it up to a boil.
2
Add the sausage to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Use a spatula to break it up into little bits as it cooks. When the sausage is browned, add the garlic cloves and cook for about a minute.
3
Add the crushed tomatoes, lower the heat and let simmer for ⏱️ 5-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
salt and pepper to taste (plus plenty of salt for the pasta water)
4
Add a generous amount of salt to the boiling water, then drop in the pasta, give it a stir, and cook until al dente (follow package directions as time will vary with each brand).
5
While the pasta cooks, stir the mascarpone into the tomato sauce until blended. Remove the garlic cloves and discard if desired (I always leave them in).
6
Scoop out a cup of pasta water and set aside. Drain the pasta when it's ready, then add it to the pan with the sauce. Toss around for a few minutes until each piece of pasta is fully coated in sauce. Add more pasta water a little bit at a time to help loosen it up if the sauce is too thick. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.
7
Sprinkle with the chopped walnuts, then serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
calories
985 kcal
fat Content
72 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
5 g
sugar Content
6 g
sodium Content
984 mg
protein Content
31 g
cholesterol Content
143 mg
carbohydrate Content
53 g
saturated Fat Content
30 g
unsaturated Fat Content
30 g
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