Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni: A Comforting Family Favorite
A delicious and creamy pasta dish that combines the flavors of Italian sausage with rigatoni in a comforting sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rigatoni
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a large skillet, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat until fully cooked; remove excess grease.
- Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning to the skillet, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked rigatoni to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Pair with a salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni, pasta, comfort food