Description
A delightful dish combining rich flavors and a creamy sauce with hearty Italian sausage, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent.
- Add the Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Reduce heat to low and add heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Slowly mix in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked rigatoni in the creamy sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
Add extra Parmesan cheese on top and serve with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal. To store leftovers, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg