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Sausage and Leek Rigatoni: A Light and Refreshing Summer Dinner

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Looking for an easy and refreshing dinner option to beat the summer heat? Look no further than this delightful Sausage and Leek Rigatoni recipe! Bursting with vibrant flavors and featuring fresh ingredients, this dish is perfect for a light family meal or as a crowd-pleasing contribution to a potluck. For the best quality sausage and fresh produce, head to The Butcher Shop, your go-to destination in Eagle Point, Oregon.

Leeks, with their delicate and slightly sweet flavor, add a unique and delightful element to pasta dishes. When incorporated into a recipe like Sausage and Leek Rigatoni, leeks bring a subtle yet distinctive onion-like taste that enhances the overall flavor profile. As they cook, leeks soften and become tender, infusing the dish with their aromatic essence. Their mild flavor allows them to harmonize with other ingredients, such as sausage and tomatoes, without overpowering them. The gentle onion notes provided by leeks contribute a pleasant depth and complexity to the pasta dish, elevating it to a whole new level of deliciousness.

Ingredients for Sausage and Leek Rigatoni:

  • 1 pound of your favorite TBS sausage, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 leeks cut into ½ inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon green onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup frozen peas, defrosted and drained
  • 1 small package of cherry tomatoes.
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound rigatoni pasta
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese (plus additional for serving, optional)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare pasta according to the package’s directions.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a deep skillet over medium-high. When hot, add the sausage and cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Add the leeks to the skillet. Cook for about 6 to 8 minutes until they are soft. Stir them often.
  4. Add the green onions and cook for one more minute.
  5. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter, the peas, the tomatoes, and the chicken broth. Heat until it boils.
  6. Turn the heat down to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Add salt and pepper, turn off the heat, and cover the skillet. Keep warm until the pasta has finished cooking.
  8. Drain the pasta and put it into a large bowl.
  9. Add the sausage and leek sauce to the pasta and toss well.
  10. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and the parmesan. Toss again.
  11. Serve immediately with additional parmesan as desired.

Visit The Butcher Shop for the freshest local meats and produce.

Why purchase meat and produce from a grocery store that comes from who knows where? We have such excellent, fresh meat and produce available to us locally!  The Butcher Shop is your one-stop shop for locally sourced meats and produce from farms right here in Southern Oregon. At TBS, you’ll find the perfect cut of meat for your meal, plus fresh-baked loaves of bread, fresh fruit and vegetables, local wine and beers, and even quality food specifically for your canine. Stop by today or call ahead to pre-order your ingredients.