5 from 24 votes
Sausage Rigatoni Recipe
This sausage rigatoni combines browned Italian sausage with fire-roasted diced tomatoes, fresh basil, and heavy cream to create a rich and hearty pasta dish. The rigatoni pasta provides a firm texture that holds the creamy tomato and sausage sauce well, making for a flavorful main course that serves multiple portions.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
13 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
6
servings (2 cups each)
Calories:
677 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- salt
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta or other small pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage ground
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes undrained (see note 1, fire-roasted
- 1 tablespoon basil chiffonade, plus more for garnish, or 1/2 teaspoon dried (see note 2, fresh leaves
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or stock pot, bring 4 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt to boil. Add rigatoni and cook until al dente, stirring often, about 12 minutes. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, add sausage and cook, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain fat if desired.
- Stir in tomatoes and their juice and basil and cook until juices are heated through, about 3 minutes longer.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer 3 minutes. Add pasta and toss to coat, then season to taste with salt. Garnish with more fresh basil leaves if desired.
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Notes
- Fire-roasted diced tomatoes add extra flavor but standard diced tomatoes work well too.
- To chiffonade fresh basil, stack leaves, roll tightly, and thinly slice crosswise into ribbons.
- This recipe yields about 12 cups, sufficient for six servings of approximately 2 cups each.
- Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2 cups
Calories
677kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Cholesterol
102mg
(34%)
Sodium
568mg
(24%)
Potassium
399mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
601IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings (2 cups each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 677
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 cups | |
| Calories | 677kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 568mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 399mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 601IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.