Creamy Sausage Rigatoni
A 30-minute pasta dish with spicy Italian sausage, garlic, and a velvety Parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s rich, family-friendly, and tastes like restaurant comfort food without the fuss! 🍝✨
Ingredients
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage casings removed
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil rigatoni in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Brown the Sausage: In a skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until crispy. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 1 minute.
- Make the Sauce: Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until the sauce thickens (2-3 minutes).
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta into the skillet. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley, extra Parmesan, and black pepper.
Notes
Dietary Notes:
- Not vegetarian-friendly (uses pork sausage).
- High in calories (650 per serving) due to cream and cheese.