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Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 850
A rich and flavorful pasta dish featuring Italian sausage, tomatoes, and a creamy Parmesan sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Olive Oil

  • 2 Tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

Onion

  • 1 large Onion (diced)

Garlic

  • 4 Cloves Garlic Cloves (minced)

Italian Sausage

  • 1.5 lbs Italian Sausage (may use 1 lb. for less sausage)

Tomatoes

  • 2 28-ounce cans Whole or Crushed Tomatoes

Basil

  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Basil (chopped) (or 1 Tablespoon dried basil)

Oregano

  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Oregano (chopped) (or 1 Tablespoon dried oregano)

Red Chili Flakes

  • 1 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes

Salt

  • 2 teaspoons Salt

Pepper

  • 1 teaspoon Pepper

Heavy Cream

  • 1.5 cups Heavy Cream

Parmesan Cheese

  • 1.5 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese

Rigatoni Pasta

  • 1 lb Rigatoni Pasta

Instructions 

  • Cook onion and garlic in olive oil until softened, then add sausage and brown.
  • Boil salted water and cook rigatoni until al dente, then drain.
  • Add tomatoes, basil, oregano, chili flakes, salt, and pepper to sausage; simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan; simmer for 5-7 minutes, then combine with cooked pasta.
  • Serve topped with remaining Parmesan and fresh basil.

Notes

For a lighter version, use less heavy cream or turkey sausage.
Calories: 850kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: pasta