Description
A delicious and easy recipe for pasta lovers featuring creamy sausage and rigatoni.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add the minced garlic and Italian seasoning to the skillet, cooking for an additional minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta in the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, use hot Italian sausage.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Sausage Rigatoni, Pasta Recipe, Italian Cuisine