Creamy Sausage Rigatoni: An Indulgent Comfort Food Delight
Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is the ultimate comfort food that combines savory sausage with rich and creamy sauce, served over al dente rigatoni pasta.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and mix until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet, mixing well to combine.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, use spicy sausage instead of mild.
- Feel free to add vegetables such as spinach or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Sausage Rigatoni, Comfort Food, Pasta Dish