Pork and Bean Rigatoni

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This pasta is a well-known dish in Italy.

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Serving Size / Yield

6 servings

Ingredients

2 pork sausages
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 med. onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 Tbs. tomato paste
2 C. water
2 C. cooked cannellini beans, lightly drained
salt
pepper
1 lb. rigatoni
1 Tbs. butter
1/4 C. finely chopped basil
1/2 C. grated parmesan cheese

Directions

Remove the casings from the sausage and finely chop the meat. Pour the oil into a large saucepan. Add the onion, sausage meat and garlic. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until onions are tender and sauasge is lightly browned, 15 minutes. Add the tomato paste and water. Bring to a simmer and cook 20 minutes or until slightly thickened.

Add the beans and salt and pepper to taste. Cook 10 minutes, mashing some of the beans with the back of a spoon to make sauce creamy. Bring 4 qts. water to a boil in a large pot. Add 2 Tbs. salt then the pasta. Stir well. Cook over high heat, stirring, until pasta is al dente. Drain the pasta. Add it to the pan with the sauce. Toss together and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the butter and basil. Add cheese and toss again. Serve.