Creamy Sausage Rigatoni Pasta Recipe
This Creamy Sausage Rigatoni Pasta Recipe is rich, creamy, and full of flavor! Made with sausage, garlic, tomatoes, cream, Parmesan, and pasta—perfect comfort food.
Equipment
- Large pot (for pasta)
- Large skillet or pan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 300 g rigatoni pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 250 g sausage Italian or spicy, casing removed
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
Instructions
Step 1: Cook pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
Step 2: Cook sausage
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into small pieces.
Step 3: Add garlic
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Add tomatoes
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and let it simmer for a few minutes to deepen the flavor.
Step 5: Add cream
- Stir in heavy cream and mix well to create a smooth sauce.
Step 6: Add cheese and seasoning
- Add Parmesan cheese, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens.
Step 7: Combine pasta
- Add cooked rigatoni to the sauce. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
Step 8: Garnish and serve
- Top with fresh basil and extra Parmesan. Serve warm.