Creamy Sausage Rigatoni: A Cozy, Indulgent Dinner Delight
A delicious and hearty creamy sausage rigatoni meal, perfect for cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried basil
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add the Italian sausage to the skillet, breaking it up as it cooks until browned.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and dried basil; combine well.
- Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a bit of heat, add red pepper flakes to the sausage while cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg