Description
A hearty rigatoni dish featuring savory Italian sausage, creamy tomato sauce, and melty mozzarella—a comforting pasta classic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 lb rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup sun‑dried tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown the sausage, breaking it into crumbles, then set aside.
- Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, add sun‑dried tomatoes, and cook 2 minutes.
- Pour in marinara, heavy cream, and oregano; simmer 5 minutes.
- Add rigatoni to the skillet, stir to coat, and cook 8‑10 minutes until al dente.
- Return sausage, sprinkle Parmesan and mozzarella, stir until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper, serve hot with optional fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing/Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian