Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Italian Sausage Rigatoni Pasta, featuring savory sausage, creamy sauce, and al dente rigatoni. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special family gatherings.
Ingredients
- Rigatoni pasta
- Italian sausage (spicy or sweet)
- Fresh garlic
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil
- Olive oil
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté crumbled Italian sausage until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic; cook until fragrant. Stir in canned tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Incorporate heavy cream and grated Parmesan; mix until creamy.
- Toss cooked rigatoni with the sauce, adding fresh basil just before serving.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg