ATTENZIONE: 4 ricette in un solo piatto: Rigatoni alla zozzona - I fornelli di Max.

sweet Italian sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and dairy-free.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Add rigatoni and cook until al dente, about 10-12 minutes.

While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Remove casings from sweet Italian sausage and add to the skillet.

Cook sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

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

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

Add canned tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Season sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.

Drain rigatoni and add to the skillet with the sauce.

Toss to combine, allowing pasta to absorb flavors for 2-3 minutes.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil, parsley, and grated parmesan cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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