Barilla® Rigatoni with Spicy Lamb Sausage Ragu
Barilla® Rigatoni with Spicy Lamb Sausage Ragu
50 minutes total / Calories 520
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Expert
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Garlic
- Gatherings
- Short
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Made with Barilla Classic Blue Box Rigatoni pasta.
Ingredients
Serves 8
| 1 | Box Barilla® Rigatoni |
| 4 | Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
| 1/2 | Large Onion, Diced |
| 2 | Cloves Garlic, Sliced Thin |
| 1 1/2 | Tablespoons Fresh Thyme, Chopped (May Substitute ½ Tablespoon Dried Thyme) |
| 1/2 | Medium Carrot, Finely Shredded |
| 1 | 28-Ounces Peeled Whole Tomatoes, Canned, Crushed, Reserve Liquid |
| 2 | Tablespoons Kosher Salt |
| 1 | Pound Spicy Lamb Sausage, Cut Into 1/2-Inch Pieces |
| 16 | Leaves Mint |
| 1/4 | Pound Romano Cheese, Freshly Grated |
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
Tomato Sauce: HEAT olive oil in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat.
Step 2
Add onion and garlic; cook until soft and light golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
Step 3
Add thyme and carrots; cook 5 minutes more, until carrot is quite soft. Add tomatoes with their juice and bring to a boil, stirring often. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes until as thick as hot cereal. Season with salt to taste.
Step 4
Add tomato sauce to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Add sausage to the sauce and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 1 hour, skimming off the fat as it is rendered from the meat.
Step 5
Remove sauce from the heat, cool briefly, and then pulse it in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a 12-inch sauté pan and keep warm.
Step 6
Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons of salt (optional). Cook Rigatoni according to package directions.
Step 7
Drain Rigatoni and add to the pan with the sauce. Toss gently over high heat for 1 minute.
Step 8
Add mint leaves, toss 1 minute more. Divide evenly among warmed dinner plates. Grate Pecorino Romano cheese over each plate and serve immediately.
Rigatoni
Rigatoni, inspired by “riga” (ridges), is one of Italy’s most beloved shapes. Born in Rome, this classic pasta was the muse for the famous Italian director, Federico Fellini, who created television commercials in Italy for Barilla in 1985.
Barilla® Rigatoni is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Rigatoni
- Cook time 12–13 mins
- Pack size 16 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box