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Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni

Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni

This Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni is comfort in a bowl. With its rich sausage and garlic base, velvety cream sauce, and ridged rigatoni that clings to every drop, it's a satisfying, family-friendly dinner ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 720
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz rigatoni pasta
  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 14 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • pasta pot
  • wooden spoon
  • measuring cups
  • colander
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife

Method
 

  1. Cook the rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Sauté the diced onion until golden, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it into crumbles. Cook until browned and fully cooked through.
  4. Stir in crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat and pour in the heavy cream. Stir to combine, then mix in Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
  6. Add the cooked rigatoni to the sauce. Stir to coat, adding a splash of pasta water to loosen if needed.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 720kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 25gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 580mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 980IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 330mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use spicy sausage for more heat, or substitute with chicken for a lighter variation. Fresh Parmesan and reserved pasta water ensure the creamiest sauce. Serve with Caesar salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal. Great for meal prep — just add a splash of liquid when reheating.

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