Rigatoni with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Zucchini

Calling all pasta lovers! This hearty Rigatoni with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Zucchini is for you! It’s so flavorful and easy enough to make on a weeknight! Speaking of pasta, allow me to introduce you to today’s brand new recipe: rigatoni with sausage, tomatoes, and zucchini! It’s total comfort food and the perfect pasta dish for those nights you want something restaurant quality without leaving the house!

I’ve been enjoying the leftovers for lunch this week and I’m going to be so bummed when I finally run out! The base is a fresh tomato sauce that’s loaded with sausage and zucchini. But it’s not a marinara sauce! Instead it’s made from 2 pints of juicy grape tomatoes, white wine (or chicken broth) and a little tomato paste.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 lb rigatoni
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 lb Italian sausage (mild, sweet, or spicy will work)
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups grape tomatoes
• 1 cup white wine or chicken broth
• 2 small zucchini, diced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Handful fresh basil, chopped
• freshly grated Parmesan cheese