Apple-Sausage Rigatoni |

Apple-Sausage Rigatoni

September 9th, 2010 |

Author: Pam

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I’m so looking forward to my leftovers for lunch today! I found this recipe at the bhg.com site for fall recipes. It’s warm, rich, and hearty, perfect for a crisp autumn evening. Never mind the fact that it was stinking hot last night!

I used chicken sausage instead of regular sausage. Served it with a big side salad and topped everything with a little bit of toasted pecans (gee, I should clean out my pantry more often ) Oh yes, it’s a one-pot dish, gotta love that!

Recipe: Apple-Sausage Rigatoni

Ingredients

6 oz. dried rigatoni (about 2 cups)
8 oz. cooked smoked sausage, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces
1-1/2 lb. Golden Delicious apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola or other blue cheese
Snipped fresh basil (optional)

Instructions

In a 4-quart Dutch oven cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Set aside.
In same Dutch oven cook sausage until lightly browned. Add apples; cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are lightly golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in cooked pasta, whipped cream, and cheese. Heat through. Garnish with basil. Makes 4 servings.

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