Garlic Sausage Alfredo Rigatoni
This Garlic Sausage Alfredo Rigatoni is a creamy and flavorful dish that combines the richness of heavy cream and Parmesan cheese with the savory taste of garlic sausage. Perfect for a comforting dinner, this pasta dish is easy to prepare and sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb garlic sausage, casings removed and crumbled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add crumbled garlic sausage and cook until browned and fully cooked.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes until it begins to thicken.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet and stir until melted and well combined with the cream sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss cooked rigatoni into the skillet and coat evenly with the creamy Alfredo sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg