Creamy Sausage Rigatoni: Indulgent Comfort Food Made Easy
A rich and creamy pasta dish that combines sausage and rigatoni for a perfect comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 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 large pan, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream, then stir in ricotta and Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir until well coated.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- This dish can be easily customized with your favorite vegetables.
- For a spicier kick, use hot Italian sausage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Sausage Rigatoni, Pasta, Comfort Food