Rigatoni with Creamy Basil Tomato Sauce and Italian Sausage
Portion Size: ½ cup Meat Sauce and ½ cup Pasta Total 1 cup
Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings
| Ingredients | Notes: |
| 32 oz. Spaghetti sauce | |
| 2 lbs. Low fat Italian Style Mild Sausage Links | |
| 1 lb. rigatoni pasta | |
| 2 (8 oz.) packages light cream cheese | |
| 2 tablespoons dried basil | |
| ½ c. Parmesan cheese |
Directions:
| Steps: | Directions: | Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance |
| 1 | Brown Italian sausage in large skillet. Drain. Remove and slice into ½ inch slices. | Minimum Temperature 165°F for 15 seconds |
| 2 | Add spaghetti sauce to sausage in large skillet. Cook for 10 minutes until hot. Stir in cream cheese and basil. | |
| 3 | Cook pasta according to directions on package. Drain. | |
| 4 | Combine pasta with meat mixture. | |
| 5 | Garnish with Parmesan cheese and serve hot. |
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