Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni: A Cozy Weeknight Delight
A creamy and comforting pasta dish featuring Italian sausage and rigatoni, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free, Nut-free
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
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook Italian sausage over medium heat until browned.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir, allowing it to simmer for a few minutes.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Combine the cooked rigatoni with the sausage and sauce, mixing well.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh basil before serving.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg