Creamy Sausage and Mushroom Rigatoni
User Reviews
4
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Creamy Sausage and Mushroom Rigatoni
Description
This recipe cooks rigatoni pasta to al dente in salted water, then prepares a creamy sauce with browned Italian sausage. Mushrooms and garlic are sautéed in butter until tender and moisture evaporates, then combined with heavy cream and brought to a boil before simmering to thicken slightly. The cooked sausage returns to the pan to meld flavors before the sauce is served over drained pasta.
The result is a hearty pasta dish with a smooth, creamy texture from the heavy cream and savory depth from the sausage and mushrooms. Minimal seasoning with salt and pepper allows the ingredients’ flavors to come through clearly.
This meal can be served simply with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley or basil to add herbal freshness. It makes a satisfying comfort food suitable for dinner.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta (3/4 of a box)
- 12 ounces Italian sausage bulk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound mushrooms fresh, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 /4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- parsley minced fresh, or basil; optional
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package directions in heavily salted water.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain and remove sausage from pan.
- In same skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms, garlic, salt and pepper; cook, covered, 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and liquid is completely evaporated.
- Stir in cream and bring it to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Return sausage to skillet; heat through. Drain pasta; serve with sauce. If desired, sprinkle with parsley or basil.
Notes
- Drain the cooked sausage well to avoid excess grease in the sauce.
- Use fresh sliced mushrooms for best texture and flavor.
- Fresh parsley or basil can be added for garnish and flavor contrast but is optional.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions in heavily salted water for proper seasoning.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4
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