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Rigatoni with Sausage Ragù

Rigatoni with Sausage Ragù

Rigatoni with Sausage Ragù is hearty, rustic, and deeply comforting – the kind of pasta that fills the kitchen with slow-simmered aromas and rich Italian warmth. This version leans on pancetta, sweet Italian sausage, a splash of white wine, and Martone Street Campagna Marinara Sauce simmered with chicken stock for a velvety, robust ragù.

Perfect for chilly nights or family gatherings, this dish brings together bold flavors and tender pasta for a classic Italian comfort meal done right.

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil (such as canola or avocado)
  • 3 ounces pancetta, diced
  • 12 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
  • ½ onion, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Pinch crushed red pepper
  • 3.5 fl oz dry white wine
  • 24 ounces Martone Street Campagna Marinara Sauce
  • 8 fl oz chicken stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 pound rigatoni
  • Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino Romano, for serving (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Start the Ragù Base

Heat the neutral oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.

Add the pancetta and cook until the fat renders, about 5 minutes.

Step 2: Brown the Sausage

Add the sausage, breaking it into bite-sized pieces.

Cook until browned and no longer pink.

Step 3: Build the Aromatics

Stir in the minced onion and cook until translucent, about 6 minutes.

Add the garlic and crushed red pepper; cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4: Deglaze with Wine

Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pot.

Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.

Reduce by half.

Step 5: Simmer the Ragù

Add the Campagna Marinara Sauce, chicken stock, and bay leaf.

Simmer gently for 35 minutes to deepen flavor.

Step 6: Cook the Pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Cook rigatoni until ¾ done, just before al dente.

Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.

Step 7: Combine Pasta & Ragù

Transfer the pasta directly into the ragù.

Toss to coat, adding pasta water as needed to thin and bind the sauce.

Taste and adjust seasoning.

Step 8: Serve

Finish with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino Romano.

Serve immediately.

  • Serves 4
  • Rich sausage ragù simmered with pancetta, white wine, and Campagna Marinara
  • Slow-simmered, hearty, and deeply flavorful
  • Perfect cold-weather comfort food or Sunday dinner
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