Creamy Sausage Rigatoni Recipe
Creamy sausage rigatoni is a quick and delicious pasta recipe with savory sausage and a velvety cream sauce. Perfect for a satisfying meal!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it into crumbles, until browned.
- Stir in the diced onion and garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the sauce thicken slightly.
- Toss the cooked rigatoni with the sauce until well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use spicy sausage for extra flavor or chicken sausage for a lighter alternative.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra vegetables.
- Adjust sauce consistency by adding more chicken broth if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
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