Acadian Rigatoni

Name: Acadian Rigatoni
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cooking oil; 1 lb andouille sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 onion, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 large green bell pepper, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, in thick puree; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 3/4 lb rigatoni pasta

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon cooking oil ⓘ
1 lb andouille sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces ⓘ
1 onion, chopped ⓘ
2 celery ribs, chopped ⓘ
1 large green bell pepper, chopped ⓘ
2 garlic cloves, chopped ⓘ
1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, in thick puree
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper ⓘ
3/4 lb rigatoni pasta ⓘ

Instructions

In a large frying pan, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Stir in the onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic. Cover the pan and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes longer.
In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the rigatoni until just done, about 14 minutes. Drain and toss the pasta with the sauce.
VARIATION:.
Creamy Acadian Rigatoni.
For a creamy version of this dish, use 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 cup of cream, and an additional 1/2 teaspoon of salt in place of the canned tomatoes in puree. This variation, while more luxurious, is actually a little quicker.
ANDOUILLE SUBSTITUTIONS:.
If neither andouille nor hot Italian sausage is available, use a mild sausage and add 1/4 teaspoon of dried red-pepper flakes with the tomatoes and salt.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

455 kcal 23% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.3g 13% DV

Total Fat 33.7g 43% DV

Carbs 38.2g 14% DV

Fiber 8.5g 30% DV

Sugar 4.4g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10020mg 100% DV

Potassium 553.8mg 12% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 40.5mcg 5% DV

Vitamin C 29mg 32% DV

Vitamin D 0.1mcg

Calcium 147mg 11% DV

Iron 3.9mg 22% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).