Rigatoni with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Zucchini

Name: Rigatoni with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3/4 lb rigatoni pasta; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large yellow onion (finely chopped ); 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional ); 1 lb Italian sausage (mild, sweet, or spicy will work); 5 cloves garlic, minced; 3 Tablespoons tomato paste; 2 cups grape tomatoes; 1 cup white wine or chicken broth; 2 small zucchini (diced ); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup fresh basil (chopped ); freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:25min

Made with Italian sausage, tomatoes, and fresh zucchini, this flavorful rigatoni pasta recipe is a crowd-pleaser! We love using rigatoni pasta because the tubular pasta catches the tomato sauce, onions, and garlic. But use another tubular shape - or pasta shape you want. This is the perfect pasta recipe when you’re craving healthy-ish comfort food but don't want one of those heavy baked pasta dishes.

Updated at: Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:47:47 GMT