Description
Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni: a rich, cheesy pasta starring halal Italian-style sausage in a creamy tomato sauce tossed with rigatoni.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb halal Italian-style chicken or turkey sausage, casings removed
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned and crumbled, about 5–6 minutes.
- Add onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and stir to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add cooked rigatoni to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.
Notes
- Optional red pepper flakes add a gentle heat.
- Brown the sausage well to develop deeper flavor.
- The sauce thickens slightly as it simmers; adjust consistency with a splash of pasta water if needed.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley for aroma and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet (Stovetop)
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni, creamy sausage pasta, Italian sausage pasta, halal sausage pasta, rigatoni with tomato cream sauce