Description
A rich and hearty pasta dish that combines flavorful Italian sausage with a creamy sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water, add the rigatoni and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning. Let simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken.
- Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked rigatoni into the sauce, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
For a lighter alternative, swap heavy cream with half-and-half, or use ground turkey instead of sausage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Creamy Pasta, Italian Sausage, Weeknight Dinner, Comfort Food