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Creamy Sausage Rigatoni Pasta

Creamy Sausage Rigatoni
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Creamy Sausage Rigatoni Enjoy dreamy delicious pasta in minutes Quick easy comfort food Get the recipe try it today

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Rigatoni Pasta
  • 1 pound Italian Sausage, sweet or hot, removed from its casing
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • ½ cup Dry White Wine (optional)
  • 1 ½ cups Heavy Cream
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated, plus more for serving
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)

Instructions

  • Cook the rigatoni according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.
  • Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • If using, pour in the white wine and deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let the wine reduce slightly, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
  • Stir in the Parmesan cheese and parsley. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. Add a little pasta water if needed to adjust the consistency of the sauce.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with more Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Notes

This Creamy Sausage Rigatoni recipe transforms a simple weeknight meal into something truly special. Imagine perfectly cooked rigatoni, coated in a rich, velvety sauce, studded with savory Italian sausage. It’s the kind of dish that brings everyone to the table.

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