Creamy Sausage Rigatoni: An Indulgent Family Favorite Recipe
This creamy sausage rigatoni recipe is a hit with families, blending flavorful sausage with a rich sauce over hearty pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning; mix until smooth.
- Toss in rigatoni, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, drizzle with olive oil before serving.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg