Description
Italian Sausage Rigatoni with Spicy Cream Sauce is a delightful comfort food that combines the richness of creamy sauce with the bold flavors of spicy Italian sausage. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish offers a taste of Italy right in your kitchen. With its vibrant colors and enticing aroma, it guarantees to please everyone at your table. Easy to make and customizable, this recipe will have you feeling like a culinary expert in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb spicy Italian sausage
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente (10-12 minutes). Drain.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage (about 5-7 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in grated Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Combine cooked rigatoni with the sauce, tossing gently to coat.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil and additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg