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Easy Creamy Italian Beef Sausage Rigatoni

A creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring Italian beef sausage, perfect for cozy family dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Sauce Ingredients
  • 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
  • 1 pound Italian beef sausage
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • for garnish Fresh basil

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve about a cup of the pasta water before draining the pasta.
Cooking the Sausage
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the Italian beef sausage. Break it into smaller pieces and cook until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Drain any excess fat if necessary.
Sautéing Garlic
  1. Once the sausage is browned, add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Creating the Sauce
  1. Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 3-4 minutes.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Add the drained rigatoni to the skillet along with the grated Parmesan cheese. Toss everything together until well combined. Adjust the sauce consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
Serving
  1. Plate the Easy Creamy Italian Beef Sausage Rigatoni and garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half. Use plant-based sausage for a vegetarian dish. Watch the garlic closely to avoid burning.