Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni: A Comforting Family Favorite
A creamy and flavorful dish made with rigatoni pasta and Italian sausage, perfect for family meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning, bringing to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cooked rigatoni and Parmesan cheese, stirring until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve topped with fresh parsley.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
- For extra richness, add more cream or cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams