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Creamy Sausage Rigatoni

Tender rigatoni tossed with Italian sausage in a creamy tomato-Parmesan sauce. Easy, hearty, and full of flavor.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz rigatoni pasta
  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Brown the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add sausage and cook, breaking into chunks, until browned.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: Stir in onion and garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant.
  4. Make the Sauce: Add tomato sauce and stir. Lower the heat, pour in heavy cream, and let simmer until thickened. Stir in Parmesan and seasonings.
  5. Combine: Toss in the cooked rigatoni, coating evenly with the creamy sausage sauce.
  6. Serve: Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.
  • Author: Chef Amelia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes