Creamy Sausage Rigatoni: A Cozy, Indulgent Dinner Recipe
A rich and creamy pasta dish that combines hearty sausage and rigatoni for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- 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 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned.
- Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir until combined.
- Add the cooked rigatoni and basil to the skillet. Toss to coat.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan and basil if desired.
Notes
- For additional flavor, add sautéed mushrooms or spinach.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg