Description
A hearty bowl of creamy pasta filled with robust flavors and comforting textures, featuring Italian sausage and a rich, velvety sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 can (28 ounces) tomatoes, canned
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- Fresh basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for 7-8 minutes until soft and translucent.
- 2. Add minced garlic and Italian sausage, cooking for an additional 7-8 minutes until sausage is browned.
- 3. In a separate pot, cook rigatoni according to package instructions in boiling salted water for 9-11 minutes.
- 4. Add canned tomatoes to the sausage mixture and stir in basil, oregano, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- 5. Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan, letting the sauce simmer on medium-low for another 5-7 minutes. Adjust seasonings if needed.
- 6. Drain rigatoni and mix with the sauce until well coated. Let simmer longer if a thicker sauce is desired.
- 7. Serve garnished with remaining Parmesan and fresh basil. Enjoy!