Description
Italian Sausage Rigatoni Pasta is a hearty and flavorful dish that brings the taste of Italy to your dinner table. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
- Rigatoni pasta
- Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- Heavy cream
- Canned whole tomatoes
- Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Add rigatoni and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and brown for 5-7 minutes.
- Add diced onions and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Pour in canned tomatoes and heavy cream, stirring well. Let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes.
- Combine cooked rigatoni with the sauce in the skillet, mixing until well coated.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and garnish with torn basil leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg