Description
Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is a comforting pasta dish featuring tender rigatoni enveloped in a rich, velvety cream sauce with savory Italian sausage. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings, ensuring every bite is a delightful experience bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
- Rigatoni pasta
- Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- Heavy cream
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Minced garlic
- Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage, breaking it apart until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning to the skillet, sautéing until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to low, pour in heavy cream while stirring, and add grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Toss the cooked rigatoni into the sauce, mixing well to coat evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition and color, consider mixing in vegetables like spinach or bell peppers. - To lighten the dish, substitute sausage with ground turkey or chicken. - This recipe reheats beautifully, making it perfect for meal prep.