Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni
A rich and creamy Italian pasta dish made with tender rigatoni, savory Italian sausage, garlic, tomato paste, and heavy cream, finished with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.
Equipment
- Large Pan
- Pot
- Strainer
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage casings removed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped
Instructions
- Boil the rigatoni pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir until smooth. Let it simmer until thickened.
- Mix in cooked rigatoni pasta and toss until coated with the creamy sauce.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and chopped basil before serving warm.
Notes
Reserve some pasta water to thin out the sauce if it becomes too thick. You can substitute turkey sausage for a lighter version, or add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for more flavor and nutrition.