Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni: The Best Comfort Food Recipe
Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni is a rich and flavorful dish that combines the bold taste of Italian sausage with creamy sauce, making it the perfect comfort food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned.
- Add heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the cooked rigatoni and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, top with fresh basil before serving.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg