Spicy Sausage And Squash Rigatoni

By á-170456

Ingredients

• Salt as needed
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 pound kabocha or butternut squash peeled, seeded, and cut in 1" pieces, see * Note
• 1 pound rigatoni
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3/4 pound hot Italian sausage casing removed
• 1 large onion chopped
• 1 red bell pepper chopped
• 2 tablespoons whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh sage
• 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• Freshly-ground black pepper (optional)

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

* Note: To peel the squash, carefully cut it in half, then place the cut side down on a cutting board. Use a large sharp knife to carefully "shave" the peel off.

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.

Meanwhile, bring the chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the squash, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until the squash is tender, about 10 minutes.

While the squash is cooking, add the rigatoni to the boiling water. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the pasta is tender yet still firm, about 12 minutes.

Heat the olive oil in a deep, 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until it's no longer pink, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until tender, about 4 minutes.

Add the squash with its cooking liquid to the skillet. Drain the pasta and add to the skillet along with the whipping cream and sage. Cook, stirring, just until heated through, about 2 minutes. Toss with the cheese and pepper to taste, if desired, and serve. Add a salad dressed with a simple vinaigrette and bread to complete the meal.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Each serving: 564 calories; 1,253 mg sodium; 70 mg cholesterol; 28 grams fat; 10 grams saturated fat; 49 grams carbohydrates; 28 grams protein; 6.08 grams fiber.