Acadian Rigatoni

20m
Prep Time
35m
Cook Time
55m
Ready In

Recipe: #17477

February 19, 2015



"Three ingredients form the foundation of Creole and Acadian cookery - onion, celery, and green bell pepper (the holy trinity). This dish starts with this trio and is enhanced by garlic, tomatoes, and the deliciously hot andouille sausage. We've made this with Portuguese sausage too and my family loves each version."

Original is 4 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (359.2 g)
  • Calories 737.9
  • Total Fat - 38 g
  • Saturated Fat - 11.9 g
  • Cholesterol - 65.8 mg
  • Sodium - 1785.2 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 79.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 11.8 g
  • Sugars - 4.4 g
  • Protein - 21.5 g
  • Calcium - 48 mg
  • Iron - 2.1 mg
  • Vitamin C - 41.7 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.5 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

In a large frying pan, heat the oil over moderate heat.

Step 2

Add the sausage and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic.

Step 4

Cover the pan and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes.

Step 5

Add the tomatoes, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Cover and simmer for 15 minutes longer.

Step 7

In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the rigatoni until just done, about 14 minutes.

Step 8

Drain and toss the pasta with the sauce.

VARIATION


Step 9

Creamy Acadian Rigatoni

Step 10

For a creamy version of this dish, use 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 cup of cream, and an additional 1/2 teaspoon of salt in place of the canned tomatoes in puree. This variation, while more luxurious, is actually a little quicker.

Step 11

ANDOUILLE SUBSTITUTIONS:

Step 12

If neither andouille nor hot Italian sausage is available, use a mild sausage and add 1/4 teaspoon of dried red-pepper flakes with the tomatoes and salt.

Tips


No special items needed.

1 Reviews

KATO BABY

Thank you for sharing another lovely recipe Vic. We really enjoyed this tasty dish. It was quick and easy to make with wonderful results. A true comfort dish; it was perfect after a cold day spent outside. Made for Autumn Fever - 2019.

5.0

review by:
(17 Nov 2019)

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