Description
A rich and creamy Italian sausage rigatoni made with tender pasta, savory sausage, garlic, and a silky parmesan cream sauce — restaurant-quality comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casing removed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: spinach or basil for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer 3–4 minutes.
- Add Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer until sauce thickens slightly.
- Toss cooked rigatoni into sauce until fully coated.
- Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
Use spicy sausage for extra heat. Add mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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