Description
Creamy sausage rigatoni is a comforting pasta dish featuring savory sausage in a rich, creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked rigatoni to the sauce and mix well.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use mild or spicy sausage based on your preference.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: creamy sausage rigatoni, pasta, Italian sausage, creamy pasta dish