Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni: Easy Comfort Food for All
A delicious and easy recipe for creamy Italian sausage rigatoni that will please everyone at the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- Add cooked rigatoni to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, use hot Italian sausage instead of mild.
- This dish is best served fresh, but leftovers can be reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg