Rigatoni with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Zucchini

This rigatoni pasta dish is a hearty and flavorful meal combining savory Italian sausage, tangy tomatoes, and crisp zucchini. It's a perfect weeknight dinner that's simple to make yet satisfyingly delicious.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb rigatoni pasta
• 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 zucchinis, diced
• 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions:

Cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente

Drain and set aside

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat

Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles with a spatula

Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet

Cook until onion is softened and garlic is fragrant, about 3 minutes

Stir in diced zucchini and cook for another 3-4 minutes until slightly softened

Add diced tomatoes with their juices, dried oregano, and dried basil to the skillet

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Stir well to combine

Simmer the sauce for about 10 minutes until it thickens slightly

Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet with the sauce

Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated

Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese

Enjoy!