Apple Sausage Rigatoni

6 oz. dried rigatoni (about 2 cups)
8 oz. cooked smoked sausage, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces
1-1/2 lb. Golden Delicious apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola or other blue cheese
Snipped fresh basil (optional)
directions
1. In a 4-quart Dutch oven cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Set aside.

2. In same Dutch oven cook sausage until lightly browned. Add apples; cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are lightly golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in cooked pasta, whipped cream, and cheese. Heat through. Garnish with basil. Makes 4 servings.

nutrition facts
Calories613, Total Fat (g)34, Saturated Fat (g)16, Monounsaturated Fat (g)12, Polyunsaturated Fat (g)3, Cholesterol (mg)92, Sodium (mg)1056, Carbohydrate (g)56, Total Sugar (g)17, Fiber (g)5, Protein (g)26, Vitamin C (DV%)14, Calcium (DV%)13, Iron (DV%)13, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet