Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni: A Comforting Indulgence at Home
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Indulge in a creamy, flavorful rigatoni dish that brings the taste of Italy to your home.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Carnivore
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the sausage. Cook until browned.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the heavy cream, cheese, and Italian seasoning, cooking until the cheese is melted.
- Combine the cooked rigatoni with the sausage mixture, and stir until evenly coated.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve topped with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams