Creamy Sausage Rigatoni: The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 1 pound Italian sausage (sweet or hot)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the chopped onion and cook until softened, then add minced garlic and spices.
- Deglaze with white grape juice; add crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce. Simmer for at least 15 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions; combine with sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg