Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni: 7 Steps to Ultimate Comfort
A delicious pasta dish featuring creamy sauce and Italian sausage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook Italian sausage over medium heat until browned.
- Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and combined.
- Mix in cooked rigatoni, coating pasta well with sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- Adjust cheese quantity for desired creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni, Pasta Dish, Italian Cuisine