Creamy Chicken Sausage Pasta
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Creamy Chicken Sausage Pasta, a dish that combines spicy chicken sausage with a luscious tomato cream sauce to create a meal that is both satisfying and delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings with friends and family. With its rich flavors and creamy texture, this pasta dish will impress everyone at your table while being easy to prepare for cooks of all skill levels.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 ounces rigatoni
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 11 ounces spicy chicken sausage
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- 4 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by mincing garlic, grating cheese, and cutting sausage into smaller pieces.
- Boil rigatoni in salted water until al dente; drain and reserve 1 cup of cooking water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add chicken sausage and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, then add tomato paste and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and stir in Parmesan until melted.
- Toss rigatoni into the sauce along with ½ cup reserved cooking water. Adjust seasoning if needed and garnish with parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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