Instant Rigatoni with Italian Sausage and Artichokes

Italian sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat content while still providing flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Remove casings from Italian sausage and crumble into the skillet; cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Deglaze the skillet with white wine, scraping up any browned bits, and cook until reduced by half.

Add artichokes and chicken broth; simmer for 5 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet and toss to combine with the sauce.

Stir in grated parmesan cheese and fresh parsley just before serving.

Serve hot, garnished with additional parmesan if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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