Description
A comforting and creamy pasta dish featuring Italian sausage, perfect for weeknight dinners or festive 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 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Rigatoni: Boil water in a pot. Add rigatoni pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook Italian sausage, breaking it apart until nicely browned.
- Sauté Garlic: Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in heavy cream, stirring gently. Bring to a simmer. Add grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, mixing until melted and creamy.
- Combine: Toss drained rigatoni into the skillet, coating well with sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish and Serve: Plate the rigatoni and sprinkle with fresh parsley as a finishing touch.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute ground turkey or use dairy-free cream. Best served with a side salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Creamy, Italian, Sausage, Pasta, Quick Dinner, Comfort Food