Description

Looking for a comforting, flavorful dinner that feels indulgent but is simple to make? This Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is your answer. It features juicy Italian sausage, a rich parmesan cream sauce, and tender rigatoni that soaks up every bit of flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinner parties, this easy pasta recipe comes together fast and delivers restaurant-level satisfaction. Whether you’re craving a cozy comfort meal or looking for new dinner ideas, this creamy sausage pasta hits the mark with bold flavors and minimal effort. It’s one of those reliable food ideas you’ll keep coming back to—ideal for an easy dinner, quick comfort food craving, or even next-day lunch.

Ingredients

12 oz rigatoni pasta

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

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 cup chicken broth

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rigatoni until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.

2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up until browned and cooked through. Drain excess grease.

3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

4. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the pan.

5. Lower heat to medium-low. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.

6. Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is smooth.

7. Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Use reserved pasta water if sauce is too thick.

8. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and extra parmesan. Serve hot.

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and turkey sausage for pork.

Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies and flavor depth.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 670
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 880mg
Fat: 42g
Saturated Fat: 20g
Unsaturated Fat: 19g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 46g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 27g
Cholesterol: 115mg

Keywords: easy dinner, pasta recipe, sausage pasta, comfort food, creamy rigatoni