Rigatoni with Spicy Sausage-Tomato Sauce, Arugula, and Parmesan

Rigatoni with Spicy Sausage-Tomato Sauce, Arugula, and Parmesan
Rigatoni with Spicy Sausage-Tomato Sauce, Arugula, and Parmesan
This classic meat sauce gets some oomph from peppery arugula. A real crowd-pleaser.
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  • Served Person: Makes 6 servings
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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 8 ounces rigatoni
  • 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes with added puree
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • Carbohydrate 48 g(16%)
  • Cholesterol 121 mg(40%)
  • Fat 53 g(82%)
  • Fiber 7 g(29%)
  • Protein 34 g(68%)
  • Saturated Fat 19 g(96%)
  • Sodium 1501 mg(63%)
  • Calories 817

Preparation Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion; sauté 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 boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 30 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Refrigerate uncovered until cool, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm over medium heat before continuing. Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. 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.

Preparation Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion; sauté 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 boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 30 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Refrigerate uncovered until cool, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm over medium heat before continuing. Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. 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.