Description
Creamy chicken sausage pasta is the ultimate comfort dish, combining spicy chicken sausage with a rich tomato cream sauce that envelops perfectly cooked rigatoni. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the ideal meal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family. The creamy texture of the sauce paired with robust flavors creates a satisfying experience that delights everyone at the table. This simple yet flavorful recipe is perfect for cooks at any skill level and can easily be customized with your favorite veggies or spices to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 ounces rigatoni
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 11 ounces spicy chicken sausage
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Mince garlic, grate Parmesan, and slice chicken sausage into smaller pieces.
- Cook rigatoni: Boil salted water, add rigatoni, and cook until al dente; reserve 1 cup cooking water before draining.
- Sauté sausage: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add chicken sausage, and brown for about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute or two.
- Create sauce: Stir in tomato paste and cook for another 3 minutes. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle boil before mixing in Parmesan until melted.
- Combine: Toss cooked rigatoni into the sauce along with reserved pasta water until well-coated. Adjust seasoning if needed and garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg