Sausage Rigatoni: The Ultimate Indulgence for Comfort Cravings
A delightful dish that combines hearty sausage with pasta for ultimate comfort.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, mixing until smooth.
- Combine the cooked rigatoni with the sauce, adding red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Sausage Rigatoni, comfort food, pasta recipes