Name: Barilla Mezzi Rigatoni with Sausage, Eggplant & Sweet Peppers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 Box Barilla Mezzi Rigatoni; 1/2 Cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 Pound Italian Sausage Crumbled; 2 Medium Onions Chopped; 4 Cloves Garlic Minced; 1 Medium Eggplant Peeled Cubed; 2 Cups Red Bell Peppers Chopped; 1 1/2 Teaspoon salt; 1/4 Teaspoon black pepper freshly ground; 1 1/2 Cup Fresh Basil Chopped Divided

Barilla Mezzi Rigatoni with Sausage, Eggplant & Sweet Peppers

45 minutes

Weeknight Weekend Gatherings Fall Recipes Extra Virgin Olive Oil Garlic Pork/Sausage Classic Blue Box Short

Made with Barilla Classic Blue Box Mezzi Rigatoni pasta.

Ingredients

8 servings

1Box Barilla Mezzi Rigatoni

1/2Cup extra virgin olive oil

1Pound Italian Sausage Crumbled

2Medium Onions Chopped

4Cloves Garlic Minced

1Medium Eggplant Peeled Cubed

2Cups Red Bell Peppers Chopped

1 1/2Teaspoon salt

1/4Teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

1 1/2Cup Fresh Basil Chopped Divided

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

BRING a large pot of water to a boil.

Step 2

HEAT oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Add sausage, onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Reduce heat to medium.

Step 5

Add eggplant, red pepper, salt and black pepper; cover.

Step 6

Cook 15 to 20 minutes or until eggplant is tender and sausage is cooked through; stir occasionally.

Step 7

Meanwhile, COOK Mezzi Rigatoni according to package directions; drain and return to pot.

Step 8

ADD skillet mixture to hot Mezzi Rigatoni.

Step 9

Stir in basil, reserving 2 teaspoons.

Step 10

Mix well.

Step 11

Transfer to serving platter; sprinkle with reserved basil.

Mezzi Rigatoni

Mezzi Rigatoni combines the heartiness of traditional Rigatoni – a cut that is most commonly used in Southern and Central Italy – with a smaller size, which makes for a charming variation of an old favorite. It’s sure to delight your family and friends. Barilla^® Mezzi Rigatoni is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.

Shape

Mezzi Rigatoni

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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Mezzi Rigatoni

Shape

Mezzi Rigatoni

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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