Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni: A Comforting Weeknight Delight
Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni is a delicious and comforting dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add diced tomatoes, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for an easy weeknight meal.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for additional flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
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