Description
A rich and creamy pasta dish with Italian sausage, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add Italian sausage, breaking it into small pieces. Cook until browned.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, basil, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve hot with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Use spicy Italian sausage for extra heat.
- Reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
- Fresh basil can replace dried basil for a brighter flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, Italian sausage, rigatoni, easy dinner