From Sparrow’s dinner menu, the Italian Sausage Fresh Rigatoni is a comforting pasta plate built on great local sourcing ($29).
About the Dish
This one leans on partners we trust. The Italian sausage is butcher made by Cascioppo, and the fresh egg pasta is by Forchetta, so both the meat and the noodles start in good hands. We toss it all with shaved garlic, parmesan cheese and mushrooms in a light garlic cream sauce. It is rich but balanced, a true neighborhood pasta that fits right in here on the Eastside. Starting with butcher-made sausage and fresh egg pasta rather than off-the-shelf ingredients is what gives the plate its homemade character.
What to Drink With It
A creamy, savory pasta like this plays well with a medium-bodied red or a crisp white. The Kiona Merlot is a smooth, food-friendly pick, while the Rombauer Sauvignon Blanc brings a bright contrast. See the full Sparrow beverages menu.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in the Italian Sausage Fresh Rigatoni at Sparrow?
It is Cascioppo butcher-made Italian sausage with shaved garlic, parmesan cheese and mushrooms in a light garlic cream sauce, over fresh egg pasta by Forchetta.
Where can I get this rigatoni in Kirkland?
The Italian Sausage Fresh Rigatoni is on the dinner menu at Sparrow in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, priced at $29.
Browse the full Sparrow dinner menu, then reserve a table. For more pasta, try the Pomodoro Goat Cheese Spaghetti or the Zucchini Linguine.