Description
A rich and savory pasta dish featuring rigatoni enveloped in a creamy sauce with Italian sausage and parmesan.
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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it apart as it cooks until nicely browned.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cooked rigatoni and Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Toss everything together, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, consider using ground turkey or plant-based sausage. Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for additional flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, Italian sausage, rigatoni, easy dinner, comfort food