Rigatoni with Spicy Sausage-Tomato Sauce, Arugula and Parmesan

By ezunich

Ingredients

• 1 tbs olive oli
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 lbs fresh hot Italian sausages
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 1 (28 oz can) diced tomatoes in juice
• 1 (28 oz can) crushed tomatoes with added puree
• 8 oz rigatoni
• 2 cups fresh arugula, stemmed
• 1/2 cup thinly, sliced fresh basil leaves
• 1 tbs chopped fresh oregano
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion;saute until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, stir 1 minute. Add sausage; cook until browned, breaking up with back of spoon, about 5 minutes. Drain drippings from pot. Add wine, diced tomatoes with juice and crushed tomatoes; increase heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 30 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally. (Can be done ahead)
Meanwhile, cook pasta. Drain. Stir pasta, arugula, basil and oregano into tomato sauce. Simmer until arugula wilts, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl. Sprinkle with Parmesan.