Description
Dive into the decadent flavors of Creamy Sausage Rigatoni, a comforting pasta dish that combines hearty rigatoni with savory sausage enveloped in a rich cream sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this recipe is simple to prepare and incredibly satisfying. With its creamy texture and robust flavors, it’s bound to become a go-to favorite for pasta lovers everywhere.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Rigatoni
- 1 lb Italian sausage (crumbled)
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 medium Onion (diced)
- 2 cups Spinach (optional, fresh)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni in boiling salted water until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and crumbled sausage. Cook until browned and fully cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onion until translucent, then add minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Pour in heavy cream while stirring, then gradually add grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return cooked sausage to the skillet with drained rigatoni. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg