Description
A comforting dish combining Italian sausage, fresh herbs, and creamy sauce, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 large Onion (diced)
- 4 Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 1 1/2 lbs. Italian Sausage
- (2) 28-ounce cans Whole or Crushed Tomatoes
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil, chopped (or 1 Tablespoon dried basil)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Oregano, chopped (or 1 Tablespoon dried oregano)
- 1 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 1/2 cups Heavy Cream
- 1 1/2 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 lb. Rigatoni Pasta
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Instructions
- 1. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add olive oil, then add the diced onion and cook for 7-8 minutes until softened.
- 2. Add minced garlic and Italian sausage; cook for an additional 7-8 minutes until the sausage begins to brown.
- 3. Fill a separate large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add salt and then rigatoni, cooking according to package instructions (usually 9-11 minutes for al dente).
- 4. Add canned tomatoes to the sausage mixture and blend if using whole tomatoes. Stir in basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Let it boil, then simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- 5. Stir in heavy cream and 1 cup of Parmesan cheese, let it simmer on medium-low for another 5-7 minutes, adjusting seasonings as needed.
- 6. Drain rigatoni and mix with the sauce, stirring to coat. For less sauce, let it simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- 7. Serve hot, garnishing with remaining Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.