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Creamy Spicy Italian Rigatoni

Heavenly Creamy Spicy Italian Rigatoni for Comfort Food Lovers

This Creamy Spicy Italian Rigatoni is the perfect comfort food, combining rich flavors with a spicy kick.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 pound Rigatoni pasta a hearty choice that holds onto the creamy sauce beautifully
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil adds a rich flavor and helps sauté the ingredients perfectly
  • 1 pound Italian sausage brings a spicy kick; feel free to use turkey sausage for a lighter version
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped for a sweet undertone in the sauce
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced for a fragrant and flavorful base
  • 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes adjust to taste for your desired spiciness
  • 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes provide the perfect tangy balance to the creaminess
  • 1 cup Heavy cream makes the sauce luxuriously smooth and rich
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese adds depth and a nutty flavor that melts beautifully into the sauce
  • to taste Salt essential for enhancing all the delightful flavors
  • to taste Pepper essential for enhancing all the delightful flavors
For Garnish
  • a handful Fresh basil leaves chopped fresh basil adds a pop of color and freshness

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the rigatoni pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking apart into bite-sized pieces. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
  4. Stir in 3 cloves of minced garlic and 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in 28 ounces of crushed tomatoes, stirring well. Bring to a gentle simmer and let cook for about 10 minutes.
  6. Add 1 cup of heavy cream to the skillet, stirring well and letting simmer for another 5 minutes.
  7. Add the cooked rigatoni to the creamy sauce, tossing gently to coat evenly.
  8. Sprinkle in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
  9. Garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Always salt your boiling water generously; this enhances the dish's flavor. Allow the sausage to brown well for added depth of flavor.

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