Creamy Sausage Rigatoni: Indulgent Comfort Food Made Easy
This creamy sausage rigatoni recipe is the perfect combination of indulgent flavors and comfort food. Made easy for quick weeknight dinners.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo, Keto
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Return the sausage to the skillet, then stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer for 5-7 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Combine cooked rigatoni with the sauce, mixing well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the Italian sausage with turkey sausage for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Sausage Rigatoni, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner