Description
This Creamy Garlic Sausage Alfredo Rigatoni is a comforting and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender rigatoni coated in a rich Alfredo sauce with browned garlic sausage. Perfect for cozy dinners or an indulgent treat, this meal is easy to make and loaded with savory goodness
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 4 garlic sausage links, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the rigatoni in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic sausage and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring and bringing to a gentle simmer.
- Add the Cheese: Stir in Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt and thicken the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine: Add the cooked rigatoni and browned sausage to the skillet, tossing to coat everything in the creamy Alfredo sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For the best flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese and quality garlic sausage. Adjust the sauce thickness by adding a bit more chicken broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 150mg