Barilla Mezzi Rigatoni with Sausage, Eggplant & Sweet Peppers
Barilla Mezzi Rigatoni with Sausage, Eggplant & Sweet Peppers
45 minutes total / Calories 560
- Classic Blue Box
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fall Recipes
- Garlic
- Gatherings
- Pork/Sausage
- Short
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Made with Barilla Classic Blue Box Mezzi Rigatoni pasta.
Ingredients
Serves 8
| 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 |
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
- Cook time 10–11 mins
- Pack size 16 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box