Rigatoni With Sweet Sausages In Creamy Tomato Sauce

• sausages4
• leek1
• sage1 tablespoon
• garlic cloves2
• onion0.5 medium
• canned tomatoes28 oz
• rigatoni1 pound
• milk1 cup
• thyme0.5 teaspoon
• cayenne pepper0.25 teaspoon
• butter1 tablespoon
• extra virgin olive oil3 tablespoons
• sugar2 teaspoons
• salt& pepper4 servings

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.

2. 2

   Chop the onions, garlic, and set aside.

3. 3

   Chop the leek (cut in 1/2 lengthwise first & make sure to rinse very well!!) and set aside (separate from the onions & garlic).

4. 4

   Chop the sage & set aside separately as well.

5. 5

   To easily remove the casings, lightly slice each sausage lengthwise.

6. 6

   Peel off with your fingers.

7. 7

   In a large pan over medium/high heat, cook the sausages until they are a nice golden brown.

8. 8

   While cooking, break apart the mixture until it looks like ground meat.

9. 9

   Take the meat out of the pan and save it in a bowl.

10. 10

    Add 2 tbsp olive oil and add the sage to the pan.

11. 11

    Cook for a minute, add the leeks & cayenne pepper.

12. 12

    Cook for 2 to 3 minutes and put the meat back in the pan.

13. 13

    When the leek is cooked, turn off the heat and keep in the mixture in the pan.