Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni
A rich and flavorful pasta dish combining Italian sausage, tomatoes, and creamy Parmesan sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Vegetables and Sausage
- 2 Tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 large Onion (diced)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1.5 lbs Italian Sausage may use 1 lb for less sausage
- 2 28-ounce cans Whole or Crushed Tomatoes
- 0.25 cup Fresh Basil, chopped or 1 Tablespoon dried basil
- 0.25 cup Fresh Oregano, chopped or 1 Tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 1.5 cups Heavy Cream
- 1.5 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 lb Rigatoni Pasta
Instructions
- Cook the sausage and diced onion in olive oil until browned, then add garlic and cook briefly.
- Boil salted water and cook rigatoni until al dente, then drain.
- Add tomatoes to sausage mixture, blend if whole, then stir in herbs and seasonings. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan, simmer for 5-7 minutes until creamy. Adjust seasonings as needed.
- Combine pasta with sauce, simmer for additional 10 minutes if desired, then serve topped with remaining Parmesan and basil.
Notes
For a lighter version, use less sausage or substitute with turkey sausage.