Description
A creamy and comforting pasta dish featuring rigatoni and Italian sausage, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rigatoni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it apart and cooking until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices and bring to a simmer, stirring to combine.
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet and toss gently to coat in the sauce. If needed, add reserved pasta water to adjust sauce texture.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
For variations, you can swap Italian sausage with turkey sausage, add vegetables like spinach, or use a different cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, sausage rigatoni, weeknight dinner, Italian cuisine, comfort food