Creamy Sausage Rigatoni: The Best Comfort Food for Any Night
This creamy sausage rigatoni is the perfect comfort food that you can enjoy on any night of the week.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat-based
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add the onion and garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the Italian seasoning, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese; mix well.
- Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet, stirring until the pasta is well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for meal prep; just reheat when ready to serve.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Sausage Rigatoni, Comfort Food, Pasta Recipes