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Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni

Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni: Your New Family Favorite Meal

This Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni is a quick and comforting meal bursting with savory flavors, perfect for families and gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 540

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 lb Italian Sausage Can be substituted with turkey sausage
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Milk can be substituted for a lighter version
  • 1 can Canned Tomatoes Crushed or diced as preferred
  • 1 Onion Chopped, can use shallots for milder flavor
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh preferred
For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Rigatoni Pasta Can substitute with penne, fusilli, or spaghetti
For the Herbs
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Basil Dried herbs are an acceptable substitute
  • 1 tbsp Oregano Dried herbs are an acceptable substitute
For the Finish
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated preferred, or use nutritional yeast for dairy-free

Equipment

  • Large pot or deep skillet

Method
 

Cooking Process
  1. In a large pot or deep skillet, heat over medium heat and add the Italian sausage. Cook for about 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot with the cooked sausage. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until the onions turn translucent and fragrant, stirring frequently.
  3. Stir in the canned tomatoes, fresh basil, oregano, and heavy cream into the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  4. Add the uncooked rigatoni directly into the pot, ensuring the pasta is submerged in the sauce. Cover and cook for about 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Once the pasta is cooked, remove from heat and stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  6. Ladle the creamy rigatoni into bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 27gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, salt your pasta water and stir the rigatoni occasionally while it cooks to prevent sticking. For a thicker sauce, let it simmer longer.

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