Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni: Indulgent Comfort Food Made Easy
This Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni is the perfect indulgent comfort food that’s easy to make.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat Lover
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add cooked rigatoni and grated Parmesan; mix well and cook until heated through.
- Season with salt to taste and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, use hot Italian sausage instead of mild.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
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