Creamy Sausage Rigatoni: Indulgent Comfort Food for All
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring sausage and rigatoni that’s perfect for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: none
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the sausage. Cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Mix until combined and creamy.
- Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes while cooking the sausage.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg