Creamy Sausage Rigatoni: A Comforting Dish for All Occasions
A deliciously creamy and comforting pasta dish featuring sausage that is perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: main dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: none
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- In a large pot, boil water and cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, sautéing until softened.
- Add the Italian sausage to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks until browned.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Add the Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, mixing well.
- Toss in the cooked rigatoni, ensuring the pasta is well-coated with the creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Sausage Rigatoni, pasta, comfort food