Creamy Sausage Rigatoni
Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is a delightful pasta dish that brings comfort and flavor to your table. This recipe features tender rigatoni enveloped in a rich sauce made from savory Italian sausage, aromatic garlic, and luscious heavy cream, all topped with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests, this dish turns simple ingredients into a memorable culinary experience that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage for about 6-8 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; stir and simmer gently before adding grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine the cooked rigatoni with the sauce and chopped basil, mixing well.
- Adjust the sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg