Portuguese Pasta with Rigatoni
A gluten-free twist on traditional pasta dishes, featuring chewy rigatoni and fresh portuguese flavors.
Ingredients
- ●8 oz Rigatoni pasta
- ●1 cup Fresh basil
- ●1 cup Fresh parsley
- ●1 tsp Fresh oregano
- ●3 cloves Garlic
- ●1 lb Portuguese sausage
- ●2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- ●1/4 cup Olive oil
- ● Salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced Portuguese sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- 4
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, until they start to release their juices.
- 5
Add the cooked rigatoni pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine with the sausage and tomato mixture.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 7
Toss in the chopped fresh basil, parsley, and oregano.
- 8
If the pasta seems dry, add a little of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
- 9
Serve hot and enjoy!
- 10
Garnish with additional fresh herbs, if desired.