Date Night Rigatoni

Name: Date Night Rigatoni
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 lb. rigatoni + 2 cups reserved pasta water; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups chopped fennel or celery; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 1 lb. ground mild Italian sausage; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed or chopped*; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1 cup dry white wine or chicken broth; 1 1/4 cups heavy cream; 2 cups chopped kale; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Prep 30m

Cook 30m

Total 1h

This indulgent Date Night Rigatoni is a perfect dish for a romantic evening in. The rich, creamy sauce is made with Italian sausage, fennel, and a splash of white wine, then tossed with rigatoni and hearty kale. A sprinkle of Parmesan and red pepper flakes adds a final touch of elegance.

Rigatoni With Sausage

Date Night Pasta

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Ingredients

(Servings: 6)

1 lb. rigatoni + 2 cups reserved pasta water

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 cups chopped fennel or celery

1 large yellow onion, chopped

1 lb. ground mild Italian sausage

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed or chopped*

1/4 cup tomato paste

1 cup dry white wine or chicken broth

1 1/4 cups heavy cream

1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Nutrition Facts

Per serving. If servings isn't set, the recipe counts as 4.

Calories

837kcal

41%
Fat

48g

73%
Saturated Fat

22g

110%
Carbohydrates

57g

19%
Fiber

5g

20%
Sugar

8g

16%
Protein

35g

70%
Cholesterol

117mg

39%
Sodium

1,004mg

41%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Notes

Fennel seeds: I would recommend using 2 teaspoons of fennel seeds if you are using celery instead of fennel. It will give you more fennel-y flavor.

Pasta: I recommend cooking to al dente so there’s still a slight firmness. That way the noodles will hold up nicely when you toss them with the sauce.

Date Night Rigatoni

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