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title: Chicken Sausage Rigatoni
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/chicken-sausage-rigatoni-621e855307f48b28733f1e80
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 10 minutes
time required: 20 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Wheat
tags:
  - Spicy
  - Easy Prep
  - Easy Cleanup
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 86500
source_chef: Michelle Doll Olson
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: The chicken sausage brings amazing flavor that many love, though some find it too spicy or peppery.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Super quick and easy to make with minimal chopping — a perfect weeknight comfort meal.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/chicken-sausage-rigatoni.avif"
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@bell pepper{1%unit}(cored, deseeded, and diced)
@italian chicken sausage mix{8%oz}
@italian seasoning{1%unit}
@cream sauce base{2%unit}
@scallions{2%unit}(whites and greens separated)
@rigatoni pasta{6%oz}
@tomato paste{2%tbsp}
@parmesan cheese{1%oz}
@olive oil{1%tbsp}
@sugar{1%tsp}
@butter{1%tbsp}

Bring a #medium pot{} of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry all produce.

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and cook until lightly browned and slightly softened ~{4%minutes}. Add italian chicken sausage mix and scallion whites; cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned and cooked through ~{5%minutes}. Season with salt and pepper.

Once water is boiling, add rigatoni pasta to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente ~{10%minutes}. Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water, then drain using a #strainer{}.

While pasta cooks, stir italian seasoning, tomato paste, and sugar into pan with sausage mixture until coated. Pour in ¼ cup plain water. Bring to a simmer and cook ~{1%minute}, then reduce heat to low.

Add cream sauce base to pan with sauce. Stir in butter until melted. Season with salt and pepper.

Add drained rigatoni pasta to pan with sauce; toss to coat. If needed, stir in reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time until pasta is coated in a creamy sauce. Divide pasta between bowls and top with parmesan cheese. Garnish with scallion greens and serve.