Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni: Indulgent Comfort Food Delight
A creamy and delicious Italian sausage rigatoni recipe that is perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: main dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: gluten-free optional
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add Italian sausage, cooking until browned.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, stirring until the cheese is melted.
- Combine the cooked rigatoni with the sauce and toss to coat.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- For extra flavor, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- 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, comfort food, Italian recipe, pasta dish