Description
Spicy Sausage Rigatoni is a comforting Italian-American pasta dish featuring rigatoni pasta tossed in a rich and creamy tomato sauce with spicy ground Italian sausage, fragrant sautéed onions, garlic, and a hint of red pepper flakes for heat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb. Rigatoni
- 1/2 lb. Ground Italian Sausage
- 1 cup Red Onion, chopped
- 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup Tomato Paste
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 1–2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the ground Italian sausage until browned. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease. Wipe down the skillet.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rigatoni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and olive oil over medium-low heat. Add chopped red onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in tomato paste, salt, and parsley. Whisk in heavy cream until smooth. Stir in Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.
- Return cooked sausage to the skillet and add drained rigatoni. Stir to coat the pasta with the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control spiciness.
- Fresh parsley adds flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 753
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg