Creamy Sausage Rigatoni: A Delightful Twist on Comfort Food
A creamy, flavorful pasta dish perfect for any comfort food craving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: none
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rigatoni
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir. Let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Add the cooked rigatoni to the sauce, mixing well. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a little heat, add red pepper flakes to the sausage while cooking.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Sausage Rigatoni, pasta, comfort food