Description
Creamy chicken sausage pasta is the ultimate comfort food, combining spicy chicken sausage with a rich tomato cream sauce in just 20 minutes. This satisfying dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, offering a delightful explosion of flavors that everyone will love. With its creamy texture and versatility, you can easily customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the spice level, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion.
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 your ingredients: mince garlic, grate Parmesan, and cut sausage into pieces.
- Boil rigatoni in salted water until al dente; reserve 1 cup of cooking water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and cook chicken sausage until browned (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for another 3 minutes. Add oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in heavy cream, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and stir in Parmesan until melted and creamy.
- Toss in the drained rigatoni with reserved cooking water; mix well and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg