Description
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful dish with this Spicy Sausage Rigatoni recipe. Rich and creamy, this pasta is a perfect blend of spicy Italian sausage, tangy tomatoes, and savory Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound spicy Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley (chopped, optional)
- extra Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Rigatoni: Boil rigatoni until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Sear Sausage: In a skillet, cook sausage until browned. Add onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Prepare Sauce: Stir in crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Finish the Dish: Add cream and Parmesan, then mix in cooked rigatoni. Garnish before serving.
Notes
- You can use sweet Italian sausage for a milder flavor.
- For added richness, stir in a tablespoon of butter before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
