Description
A rich and satisfying pasta dish perfect for family dinners, featuring creamy sauce and Italian sausage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 g rigatoni
- 300 g Italian sausage (mild or spicy), or turkey/chicken sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 100 g grated parmesan
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about a cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- In a big skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
- Once the sausage is browned, add the diced onion and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and Italian herbs, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring to combine. If it feels too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired creaminess.
- Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet, tossing everything together. Stir in the grated parmesan and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the creamy rigatoni to plates. Garnish with fresh basil if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: rigatoni, sausage, creamy pasta, family dinner, Italian cooking