Creamy Sausage Rigatoni: A Comforting Indulgence for Home Cooks
A rich and creamy rigatoni dish that’s perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley 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. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft.
- Add minced garlic and sausage. Cook until sausage is browned and cooked through.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Cook until sauce thickens.
- Add the drained rigatoni to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Sausage Rigatoni, Pasta, Comfort Food
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