Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A delightful and creamy Italian dish featuring rigatoni pasta and savory sausage, perfect 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: Regular
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the chopped onion. Sauté until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook until the sausage is browned.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Add the Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Stir until combined.
- Mix in the cooked rigatoni and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg