Easy Sausage Rigatoni
This Easy Sausage Rigatoni Pasta is seriously perfection in a pasta. Not only is it easy to make with everyday ingredients, it takes under 30 minutes from start to finish making it perfect for a busy work week.
Ingredients
- 16 oz Italian sausage mild, spicy, or sweet — see notes
- 8 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ yellow onion minced
- 2 tbsp pre-minced garlic
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook, breaking up the sausage, until no longer pink — about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Drain any excess fat from the skillet if necessary and return the sausage mixture to the pan.
- Reduce heat to low. Add heavy cream and stir to combine. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and a smooth sauce forms.
- Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Serve immediately topped with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley.