Description
A delightful pasta dish that combines rich flavors with creamy textures, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 cup cream
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and minced garlic, and sauté until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the Italian sausage to the skillet. Use a wooden spoon to break it apart as it cooks until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the cream, then add mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, mixing until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Combine the cooked rigatoni with the creamy sausage sauce, stirring to coat evenly.
- Serve warm, topped with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, replace sausage with plant-based sausage or sautéed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg