Description
Get ready to fall in love with this hearty and flavorful One-Pot Creamy Sausage Rigatoni — a rich and satisfying pasta dish perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy weekends. With bold Italian sausage, a velvety tomato-cream sauce, and ridged rigatoni that captures every bit of flavor, this quick dinner is a true comfort food hero. It’s an easy recipe with minimal cleanup, ideal for busy nights when you want something delicious without the stress. Whether you’re hunting for dinner ideas, quick meals, or just a warm bowl of comfort food, this dish delivers every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley and extra Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté 30 seconds, then add tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and deglaze the pot. Add rigatoni pasta and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 12-14 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Simmer uncovered for 2-3 more minutes until sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper. Stir in fresh basil and parsley if using.
- Serve hot with extra Parmesan and fresh basil on top.