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Creamy One-Pot Sausage Rigatoni

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A cozy, creamy one-pot sausage rigatoni recipe perfect for quick and easy dinners that deliver rich flavor with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces (340 grams) Italian sausage, bulk (spicy or mild)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups (950 ml) chicken broth, low sodium preferred
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 12 ounces (340 grams) rigatoni pasta
  • 1 cup (100 grams) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add bulk sausage, breaking it apart, and cook for 5–7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove sausage and set aside, leaving drippings in the pan.
  2. Lower heat to medium. Add chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle boil. Stir in rigatoni pasta and return sausage to the pan. Season with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Add more broth if sauce thickens too much before pasta is tender.
  5. Once rigatoni is al dente and sauce is creamy, remove from heat. Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately while warm and creamy.

Notes

Do not rush browning the sausage as it adds flavor. Stir pasta gently but regularly to prevent sticking. Freshly grate Parmesan cheese for best melting and flavor. Adjust broth quantity if sauce thickens too much before pasta is tender. Timer recommended to avoid overcooking pasta.

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