Description
Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this creamy, savory, and ultra-easy One-Pot Creamy Sausage Rigatoni. Perfect for those seeking quick dinner ideas or a hearty one-pot meal, this pasta dish brings together spicy Italian sausage, tender rigatoni, and a luscious tomato cream sauce in a single pan. Ideal for busy weeknights, it’s a rich and flavorful family dinner recipe that doesn’t skimp on satisfaction. Whether you’re after easy food ideas, creamy pasta inspiration, or warm dinner recipes, this dish checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
12 oz rigatoni pasta (uncooked)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage, breaking it into crumbles, and cook until browned.
- Add onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Stir in uncooked rigatoni. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Simmer uncovered for 2-3 more minutes until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with basil and parsley before serving.