Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni: A Quick and Indulgent Delight
A delicious and easy recipe for creamy Italian sausage rigatoni that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned.
- Add garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, cooking until the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the rigatoni to the skillet, tossing to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add red pepper flakes.
- This dish is best served immediately while warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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