Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni: An Indulgent Comfort Dish
A creamy and delicious dish featuring rigatoni pasta with savory Italian sausage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for an additional minute.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, mixing until smooth.
- Combine the cooked rigatoni with the sauce, tossing to coat.
- Season with salt to taste and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, use spicy Italian sausage.
- You can substitute half-and-half for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni, comfort food, pasta recipes