Creamy Sausage Rigatoni: A Quick and Indulgent Family Meal
A delicious and creamy pasta dish that promises to bring the family together.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat-based
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 and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil salted water and cook the rigatoni according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the sausage. Cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine the cooked rigatoni with the sausage mixture, add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 900 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 65 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams