Description
This creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni recipe combines rich flavors and simple ingredients for a delicious and satisfying meal. Perfect for fans of sausage rigatoni recipes and creamy pasta dishes. Enjoy the blend of sausage parmesan and a creamy tomato sauce in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 large Onion (diced)
- 4 Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 1 1/2 lbs. Italian Sausage (may use 1 lb. if you want less sausage)
- 2 28-ounce cans Whole or Crushed Tomatoes
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil (chopped (or 1 Tablespoon dried basil))
- 1/4 cup Fresh Oregano (chopped (or 1 Tablespoon dried oregano))
- 1 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 1/2 cups Heavy Cream
- 1 1/2 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 lb. Rigatoni Pasta
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Pour in the whole or crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the fresh basil, oregano, red chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Meanwhile, cook the rigatoni pasta in a pasta pot according to package instructions until al dente.
- Stir the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese into the sauce, cooking gently until the cheese melts and the sauce is creamy.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce, stirring to coat well.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan and fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter option, use 1 lb
- sausage or substitute half-and-half for heavy cream
- Blend whole tomatoes before adding for a smoother sauce
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg