Busy, busy, busy…..we all are super busy right now and need fast and easy dinner recipes right? Well, here you go! Use your favorite sausage or leftover chicken.
psssst…yes, I know that is not rigatoni in the photo but I am not at home so I can’t look up what the pasta is called. Do you know?
Portuguese Sausage & Rigatoni (4 servings)
Ingredients:
½ pound rigatoni or favorite sturdy pasta, cooked and drained
6 ounces chorizo, removed from casing and chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic crushed
2 cups quality marinara or spaghetti sauce
3/4 cup half and half
1/3 cup parsley, chopped
Directions:
1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta as instructed on the package.
2. Meanwhile, prepare the remaining ingredients. Heat the oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and sausage and cook for 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the sauce and half and half and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and sprinkle with parsley.
Oh, I have to go, my ride is here….
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Alicia @ Urban Strawberries says
Thank you! This is perfect! I accidentally put the crockpot on “warm” instead of “high” all day and my pork carnitas are still raw and I need dinner ASAP! This will work. Thanks!
Georgia Pellegrini says
This looks just sublime!
Gerry @Foodness Gracious says
Yes, yes this is it! Holy rigatoni this looks good and I love the meat choice, very tasty,
Take care..
ohkeeka [The Type A Housewife] says
Hm, I suppose it wouldn’t be very authentic of me to make this with soyrizo, but I just might have to give it a try. I am in dire need of some easy meals these next few weeks.
Miranda @ Living One Bite at a Time says
Yum, yum, yummmmm! This looks AMAZING. Also, fun fact, I call Rigatoni “Tonies” and my boyfriend always makes fun of me, ha ha.
Bev Weidner says
Good heavens, yes.
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
I don’t know the name of the pasta, but it looks wonderful! You gotta love simple meals!!!