Creamy Sausage Rigatoni
This creamy sausage rigatoni is a delicious and hearty pasta dish perfect for any weeknight meal. With a rich sauce and savory sausage, it's a family favorite!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta uncooked
- 1 lb Italian sausage casings removed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 0.5 tsp salt
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook the rigatoni pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Add garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can substitute Italian sausage with turkey sausage for a lighter dish.