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Rigatoni with Pizza Accents

Name: Rigatoni with Pizza Accents
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package rigatoni pasta; 2 pounds Italian sausage; 2 onions, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced; 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained; 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste; 3 ½ ounces sliced pepperoni sausage; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; ½ pound diced pepperoni; salt and ground black pepper to taste

Rating: 4.13 stars

16 Ratings
11 Reviews
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Our family has been cooking this rigatoni for 40 years. It is a great change from the Friday night pizza, as it contains all of your favorite pizza toppings. This is a heavy recipe. A simple salad is all you need to make a complete meal.

By Barb Tucker

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Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Cook rigatoni pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain well. Set aside.

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Step 2

In a large skillet, fry sausage until cooked through but not brown. Add chopped onions and minced garlic. Stir and cook until soft. Add sliced mushrooms and cook about 5 minutes. Add chopped green pepper and cook slowly until soft. Drain off any excess fat.
Step 3

Stir in tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, fresh basil and pepperoni. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add cooked rigatoni noodles. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 4

Simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has been cooked off.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

780 calories; protein 37.3g; carbohydrates 66.2g; fat 41.2g; cholesterol 87.3mg; sodium 2201.4mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (11)

Most helpful positive review

SweetBasil

09/27/2003

So glad I found this recipe. Had all the ingredients to make a pizza and my oven broke! This is the next best thing. I used the diced tomatoes with basil and garlic and added some dried oregano basil and Italian seasoning. Topped the whole dish with a mix of grated parmesan and mozzarella. Thanks for saving supper! Read More

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Most helpful critical review

Leah

07/03/2004

This dish had the density of paste. I followed the instructions and shouldn't have. I liked all of the ingredients and thought it would be good...it wasn't. Won't be a next time but will create my own version using regular canned tomatoes...not stewed no paste and not letting it "simmer for 2 to 3 hours". Read More

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16 Ratings

5 star values: 8
4 star values: 4
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 0

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SweetBasil

09/26/2003

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CHEROUX

07/17/2004

This was pretty good definitely a kid pleaser. The only thing we changed was after making the sauce and noodles we mixed it all together and baked it in a lazagna pan with mozzarella and parmesan cheses on top. It adds about 15 minutes to the prep/cook time but is well worth it. Not the healthiest dish in the world but a great substitution for the friday night pizza! Read More

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SunnyByrd

05/19/2008

This is good. I used mushrooms olives salami and hot sausage - then added a little mozzerella and parmesan on top. Thanks for the recipe! Read More

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Luvs2Cook!

08/29/2002

Makes a LOT! Not bad good for a group of teenagers! Read More

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EATOLLEFSEN

10/18/2002

Another recipe good for campouts. Read More

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Michelle Connely

12/10/2007

This is so yummy! Makes a lot so it's great for functions. I put it in a crockpot to keep it warm. I use one can of Italian tomato paste and one regular. I use one can of diced Italian tomatoes and one regular. I do not simmer it for 2 or 3 hours. Read More

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Leah

07/03/2004

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Marcia R

12/29/2009

I LOVE this recipe...I first made this after my husband and I were married and it was a hit with all our kids...they munched on it for days afterwards.....I always add some spag. sauce and experiment with other pizza toppings that we like. Read More

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3sonsplus1

06/06/2017

Delicious! Read More

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Rigatoni with Pizza Accents

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 780

% Daily Value *

protein: 75 %

carbohydrates: 21 %

dietary fiber: 27 %

sugars:

fat: 63 %

saturated fat: 69 %

cholesterol: 29 %

vitamin a iu: 18 %

niacin equivalents: 138 %

vitamin b6: 45 %

vitamin c: 55 %

folate: 34 %

calcium: 10 %

iron: 37 %

magnesium: 31 %

potassium: 37 %

sodium: 88 %

thiamin: 109 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.