Description
Indulge in a hearty and flavorful meal with this Spicy Sausage Rigatoni recipe. Tender rigatoni pasta tossed in a creamy, tomato-based sauce with spicy Italian sausage, onions, and garlic, finished with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. It’s a comforting and satisfying dish that will please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Rigatoni Pasta:
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound spicy Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil salted water and cook rigatoni until al dente. Reserve pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: Brown sausage in olive oil, add onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Stir in tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer, then add cream and Parmesan.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, adding reserved water if needed.
- Serve: Garnish with basil or parsley and enjoy hot.
Notes
- Use mild Italian sausage for less heat.
- Top with extra Parmesan or ricotta for added richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
