Spicy Rigatoni Pasta

 Ingredients:

1 lb. Rigatoni pasta 

1 lb spicy italian sausage

1lb mild italian sausage

1 white onion, diced

2 T. garlic, minced

1/3 cup tomato pasta

1 cup vegetable broth

1 1/2 c heavy cream

1 t. garlic powder

1 t. onion power

1 t dried basil

1 t. oregano

1/2 t. thyme 

salt and pepper

optional: red pepper flakes, parmesan cheese, fresh parsley

Instructions:

1 lb. of dry rigatoni noodles, cook according to the directions and save 1/2 cup pasta water.  Strain and set aside.  

Add1 l lb. spicy Italian sausage and 1 lb mild Italian sausage to a pan on medium high heat. Cook 8-10 minutes until browned.  rumble and set aside.

to the same pan, Add 1 tablespoon of butter to a pan on medium heat.  Add 1 diced white onion ad 2 tablespoon of minced garlic.  Cook 2 minutes.

Add 1/3 cup tomato pats, 1 cup veggie broth and 1 1/2 cup heavy cream.  Add 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, salt and pepper.  Simmer sauce 5 minutes.

Add cooked rigatoni and reserve pasta water. Add cooked sausage and mix well.

Top with crushed red pepper flakes, parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.