Description
A luscious pasta dish combining Italian sausage with rigatoni in a creamy sauce, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
- 12 oz Rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper, sautéing until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Allow to reduce slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until smooth.
- Fold the cooked rigatoni into the sauce, allowing it to absorb the flavors for a couple of minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute ground beef with turkey or meat alternatives. Adding sautéed mushrooms or spinach makes it veggie-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian