Description
A creamy, rich Italian sausage rigatoni dish that’s easy to make and packed with flavor. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked rigatoni and Parmesan cheese. Toss to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use spicy Italian sausage for extra heat.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: creamy Italian sausage rigatoni, easy pasta recipe, Italian sausage pasta, weeknight dinner