Description
Indulgent Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni is the ultimate comfort food that combines a luscious creamy sauce with savory Italian sausage for a dish that delights the senses. This recipe is perfect for family gatherings, cozy nights in, or impressing guests at dinner parties. The rich flavors of the sausage mingle beautifully with the creamy tomato sauce, while rigatoni pasta captures every drop of goodness. Best of all, this hearty meal can be made in just 45 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights without compromising on taste or satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rigatoni
- 1 pound Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) fire-roasted canned tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red chili flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté diced onion until translucent (4-5 minutes). Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Crumble in the Italian sausage and cook until browned (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in canned tomatoes and let simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Season with red chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Gradually add heavy cream and simmer for another 5-7 minutes.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted, adjusting thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Toss cooked rigatoni into the sauce until well-coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and extra Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg