Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni : Rich, Hearty, and Weeknight-Ready
This Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni is everything you want in a comfort dish—tender pasta tossed in a rich, savory sauce made with Italian sausage, garlic, tomatoes, cream, and Parmesan. It’s quick enough for a weeknight and cozy enough for company. One skillet, big flavor, and no leftovers in sight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
12 oz rigatoni pasta
1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Cook rigatoni in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up.
Add onion and garlic, sauté 2–3 minutes until soft.
Stir in crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Simmer 5–7 minutes.
Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly.
Add cooked rigatoni to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy sausage sauce.
Serve hot, topped with extra Parmesan and herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 550 per serving
- Fat: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 25g