Easy Recipes Dinner: Indulgent Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni
A delightful creamy rigatoni dish featuring Italian sausage, perfect for a quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add garlic.
- Add Italian sausage to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese; stir until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Feel free to add vegetables such as spinach or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Easy Recipes Dinner, Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni