Description
Rustic Italian sausage rigatoni blends hearty pasta with spicy sausage and rich tomato sauce. Savory flavors and robust ingredients promise a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
Main Protein:
- 1 pound Italian sausage
Dairy and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook rigatoni until perfectly tender, maintaining a slight bite. Set aside 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining.
- Heat a spacious skillet over medium flame and crumble sausage, browning thoroughly while breaking into smaller pieces until no pink remains, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic to the skillet, stirring rapidly to release aromatic oils without burning, about 45-60 seconds.
- Stream heavy cream and chicken broth into the meat mixture, whisking gently to create a harmonious sauce. Allow the liquid to simmer and reduce, thickening slightly for 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer drained rigatoni directly into the creamy sauce, tossing meticulously to ensure each pasta tube is luxuriously coated. Adjust sauce consistency by incorporating reserved pasta water as needed.
- Plate immediately while piping hot, crowning the dish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of chopped parsley for vibrant color and added flavor complexity.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by choosing mild or spicy sausage depending on personal preference.
- Swap regular pasta with whole wheat or gluten-free rigatoni for dietary alternatives.
- Control sauce thickness by gradually adding reserved pasta water, ensuring perfect creamy consistency.
- Enhance nutritional value by incorporating sautéed spinach or roasted vegetables into the final dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg