Rigatoni And Sausage Recipe

In a deep, large-sized skillet, heat the oil on medium heat. Add the garlic and cook it till it's golden - this takes about a minute.

Add the onion and sausages and cook, breaking up the sausages with a wooden spoon - this takes about 10 minutes.

Turn the heat to high, and brown the sausage mixture for about 10 minutes. If the heat seems too high, lower it a bit, but don't turn it too low, you want it to crisp the sausages.

Stir and scrape the browned bits from the bottom, then add the can of sauce, salt & pepper to taste -- stirring. Reduce the heat to medium and cook/simmer for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook the rigatoni. Before you drain it, reserve 1 cup of the hot cooking water; drain and return it to the pot.

Add the sauce mixture to the pot of rigatoni, stir, add the reserved cooking water and the grated cheese stirring for about 1 minute. Serve.