Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni: A Cozy, Indulgent Dinner Delight
A creamy and indulgent pasta dish featuring Italian sausage and rigatoni, perfect for a cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and 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 and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning to the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the cooked rigatoni and Parmesan cheese to the skillet, stirring to combine until the pasta is well coated.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg