Description
Savor the comforting flavors of this Sausage Rigatoni Pasta Recipe, where hearty rigatoni meets savory Italian sausage in a creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for cozy family dinners or casual gatherings with friends, this dish is simple yet impressive. With its rich textures and irresistible aroma, it promises to be a dining experience your loved ones will remember.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage for 6-8 minutes, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and heavy cream, then add Italian seasoning along with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine cooked rigatoni with the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- Serve in bowls topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg