Creamy Sausage Rigatoni: Quick and Indulgent One-Pot Meal
This creamy sausage rigatoni is a quick and indulgent one-pot meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: one-pot
- Cuisine: Italian
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a large pot, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned.
- Add olive oil, onion, and garlic; sauté until soft.
- Stir in Italian herbs, diced tomatoes, and bring to a simmer.
- Add rigatoni and water; cook according to package instructions.
- Once pasta is cooked, reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve warm.
Notes
- For added spice, use spicy Italian sausage.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Creamy Sausage Rigatoni, One-Pot Meal, 30-Minute Meal