Description
Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is a rich and indulgent pasta dish that combines perfectly cooked rigatoni with savory Italian sausage and a luscious cream sauce. This comforting recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, offering a delightful blend of flavors that will keep everyone coming back for more. The creamy texture envelops each piece of pasta, while the spices in the sausage provide satisfying depth. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables, making it versatile and delicious.
Ingredients
- Rigatoni pasta
- Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Garlic
- Chicken broth
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add crumbled Italian sausage; cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for one minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, simmer while stirring; gradually incorporate grated Parmesan until smooth.
- Toss in cooked rigatoni, combining well with the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg