Description
This hearty sausage rigatoni emerges as a comforting Italian-inspired dish packed with rich flavors. Spicy Italian sausage, creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta combine to create a memorable meal that satisfies hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 300 grams (10.5 ounces) rigatoni pasta
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) halal sausage
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- Salt
- Pepper
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
- Additional Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook rigatoni until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes. Drain pasta and reserve.
- Heat olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble sausage and sauté until golden brown and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a separate plate.
- In the same skillet, caramelize onions until soft and translucent, approximately 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and briefly toast for 30-45 seconds.
- Pour tomato sauce and heavy cream into the skillet, creating a rich, velvety mixture. Whisk ingredients together and simmer for 3-4 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Integrate Parmesan cheese, Italian herbs, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir continuously until sauce slightly thickens and develops a creamy consistency.
- Reintroduce browned sausage into the sauce, ensuring even distribution. Fold in cooked rigatoni, coating each pasta piece thoroughly with the luscious sauce.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling fresh chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately while warm and aromatic.
Notes
- Choose high-quality Italian sausage for deeper, richer flavor profiles in the dish.
- Adjust cream-to-tomato sauce ratio depending on desired sauce thickness and personal preference.
- Swap regular pasta with whole wheat or gluten-free rigatoni for dietary accommodations.
- Create vegetarian version by replacing sausage with plant-based ground meat or mushrooms for similar texture and umami elements.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 552 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg