Description
A comforting and forgiving pasta dish with rigatoni, Italian sausage, and a rich creamy tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and add heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet and mix well.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
For best results, grate your Parmesan and mince the garlic finely. This dish is flexible; you can add vegetables like spinach or peas for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg