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Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni: Rich, Hearty & One-Pot Perfection

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Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni is a rich, hearty pasta dish featuring tender rigatoni noodles tossed in a velvety tomato-cream sauce with seasoned Italian sausage and Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz rigatoni pasta

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)

  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped

  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced

  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes

  • ¾ cup heavy cream

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

  • Fresh basil or parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  • Cook rigatoni in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.

  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Add sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.

  • In same pan, sauté onion 3–4 minutes. Add garlic, pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning; cook 1 minute.

  • Stir in crushed tomatoes. Return sausage to pan and simmer 10 minutes.

  • Stir in heavy cream and simmer 2 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

  • Add cooked rigatoni and a splash of pasta water. Toss to coat.

  • Stir in Parmesan and garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use turkey sausage or plant-based sausage for variation.

  • Add spinach or mushrooms for more vegetables.

  • Store leftovers in fridge up to 4 days. Reheat gently with a splash of water or cream

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