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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

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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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Servings: 6

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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

Cook rigatoni according to package directions in well-salted water. Reserve 2 cups of the starchy water when you drain.

Heat olive oil in a large, deep pot over medium high heat. Add the fennel and onion. Saute until very soft – about 10 minutes. Add the sausage. Cook, breaking into small pieces, until browned all the way through.

Turn the heat down. Add the garlic, fennel seeds, and tomato paste. Sauté until fragrant – about 3 minutes. Add the wine; let it sizzle out. Add the cream; let it come to a low simmer. Stir in the kale. Season with salt.

Toss sauce with the cooked pasta. Add reserved pasta water as needed to thin the sauce. Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Finish with red pepper flakes and more Parm. Serve with a glass of wine because THIS IS VERY ROMANTIC AND FANCY!

Date Night Rigatoni

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Date Night Rigatoni

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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