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Rigatoni with Italian Sausage, Mascarpone + Walnuts

This Rigatoni with Italian Sausage, Mascarpone + Walnuts is a rich, flavorful pasta recipe that can be on your table in under 30 minutes! Perfectly al dente Rigatoni pasta tossed in a velvety Mascarpone tomato sauce and finished with a shower of crunchy chopped walnuts. It might sound strange, but it's absolutely to die for. Only 6 ingredients required!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 985 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb sweet Italian sausage removed from casing
  • 2 whole cloves garlic gently crushed with the side of a knife
  • 1 ½ cups canned crushed tomatoes
  • salt and pepper to taste plus plenty of salt for the pasta water
  • ½ lb Rigatoni or any other short shaped pasta * see note
  • 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
  • ½ cup walnuts finely chopped

Notes

  • *This recipe works very well with chick pea and lentil pasta for a healthier, gluten free version. If using, be sure to rinse the pasta under warm water after draining and before adding to the sauce and use plain tap water in place of pasta water to add in.

Nutrition Information

Calories 985kcal (49%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 72g (111%) Saturated Fat 30g (150%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g Monounsaturated Fat 18g Cholesterol 143mg (48%) Sodium 984mg (41%) Potassium 750mg (21%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 992IU (20%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 160mg (16%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 985

% Daily Value*

Calories 985kcal 49%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 72g 111%
Saturated Fat 30g 150%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g 71%
Monounsaturated Fat 18g 90%
Cholesterol 143mg 48%
Sodium 984mg 41%
Potassium 750mg 16%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 992IU 20%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 160mg 16%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.