Sweet Italian Sausage Rigatoni
This creamy, savory rigatoni is pure pasta bliss — sweet Italian sausage brings the flavor, white wine adds depth, and a touch of chili gives it just the right kick. It’s a cozy dinner you’ll crave on repeat!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 1x
Ingredients
1/2 lb. mezzi rigatoni
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 shallot, chopped
1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp red chili flakes
1/4 cup white wine
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, finely grated
Pasta water, as needed
Instructions
Cook the pasta: Boil mezzi rigatoni in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
Sauté the base: Heat olive oil in a pan. Add shallots and cook until soft. Stir in garlic and chili flakes.
Brown the sausage: Add sausage to the pan, breaking it up with a spoon until browned and cooked through.
Deglaze & simmer: Pour in white wine, letting it reduce by half. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
Make it creamy: Lower heat, add heavy cream, and stir until the sauce is smooth. Fold in Parmigiano.
Toss & finish: Add rigatoni and a splash of pasta water. Mix until the sauce clings to every bite.
Serve hot: Garnish with more Parmigiano if desired and enjoy the comforting flavors!
Notes
Creamy, spicy, and perfectly balanced — this dish delivers big flavor with minimal fuss. Ideal for a dinner that feels indulgent yet totally doable on a weeknight.
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