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Creamy Sausage Rigatoni

A cozy and creamy one-pan dish featuring savory Italian sausage and delicious rigatoni pasta, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 oz rigatoni pasta
  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • to taste Salt and pepper
For Serving
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil (optional)

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and let it sizzle for an additional minute.
  4. Toss in the Italian sausage to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned and cooked through.
  5. Stir in the tomato sauce and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
  6. Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet, tossing to combine and heat through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or freeze for 2-3 months. Reheat on the stove or microwave.