Rigatoni With Turkey Sausage, Cheese, and Pepper

EatingWell

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 12  ounces  whole wheat rigatoni
• 6  ounces  sweet Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
• 1⁄2 cup  freshly grated pecorino romano cheese, divided
• 2  teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 1  tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Bring a big pot of water to a boil; cook pasta until al dente, 9-11 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, cook sausage in a nonstick skillet over med-low heat, breaking it into small chunks, until cooked through but not crisp, about 6 minutes; blot with a paper towel.
3. Combine ¼ cup cheese and pepper in a large pasta bowl.
4. Measure out ½ cup pasta cooking liquid; drain the pasta.
5. Add pasta, sausage, ½ cup cooking liquid, and oil to pasta bowl; toss well; check seasoning and add salt if necessary.
6. Serve immediately, sprinkled with the remaining cheese.