Description
A cozy, creamy pasta dish that brings warmth and flavor to family gatherings or busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (or substitute with beef, chicken, or venison)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the Italian sausage until browned and cooked through, draining any excess fat.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and add Italian seasoning, bringing to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked rigatoni into the sauce until well coated, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Allow the sauce to simmer for best flavor; leftover rigatoni can be refrigerated and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy, Italian, rigatoni, family-friendly, comfort food