Description
Indulge in this flavorful and creamy Spicy Sausage Rigatoni, a hearty pasta dish that combines spicy Italian sausage with a rich tomato and cream sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner with a kick!
Ingredients
Scale
Rigatoni Pasta:
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
Spicy Italian Sausage Mixture:
- 1 lb spicy Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Rigatoni: Boil rigatoni until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare Sausage Mixture: Cook sausage, onion, garlic, red pepper, and oregano. Add wine, tomatoes, and paste. Simmer, then add cream, salt, and pepper.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked rigatoni in the sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan and herbs before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Sweet Italian sausage can be used for a milder flavor.
- Leftovers reheat well and are excellent for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
