Description
Creamy Sausage and Tomato Rigatoni a cozy Italian-style pasta with rich tomato sauce, savory sausage, and a silky touch of cream.
Ingredients
12 oz (340 g) rigatoni pasta
1 lb (450 g) Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14 oz / 400 g) crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
1. Cook rigatoni in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
2. In a large skillet, cook sausage in olive oil until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
3. Add onion and sauté until soft. Stir in garlic; cook 30 seconds.
4. Add tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Stir in crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 8–10 minutes.
5. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until creamy and smooth.
6. Add pasta and reserved water; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Serve topped with fresh basil and extra Parmesan.
Notes
Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor and color.
A splash of white wine enhances the sauce’s depth.
Use spicy sausage for a little kick or mild sausage for a creamier taste.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 65
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 80
Keywords: rigatoni, sausage, creamy tomato pasta, italian dinner