Rigatoni with Sausage and Fennel

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Prep Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

  • 1 pound rigatoni

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

  • 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, removed from casing

  • ½ fennel bulb, cored and thinly sliced, plus fronds, for serving

  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped (about ¾ cup)

  • 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth

  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh juice, plus lemon wedges, for serving

  • 2 ½ ounces Parmesan, grated (about ¾ cup), plus more for serving

  • Arugula, for serving

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain.

  2. Meanwhile, heat a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil and sausage; cook, breaking into pieces, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Drain all but 1 tablespoon fat; reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, fennel, and carrots. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes. Add broth; bring to a simmer. Add pasta, pasta water, lemon zest and juice, cheese, and sausage. Simmer, stirring, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand to thicken, about 10 minutes. Drizzle with oil. Serve with fennel fronds, lemon wedges, cheese, and arugula.

Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, November 2014

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