Description
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Rigatoni with Spicy Sausage is a delectable pasta dish that combines the rich and smoky flavors of roasted red peppers with the zest of spicy Italian sausage. This recipe features a luscious, creamy sauce that envelops al dente rigatoni, making it an ideal choice for cozy dinners or entertaining guests. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this dish will satisfy even the pickiest eaters, leaving them asking for seconds. Serve it garnished with fresh basil and extra Parmesan for an irresistible meal that’s both comforting and flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound spicy Italian sausage
- 1 large yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 roasted red bell peppers
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the rigatoni until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook the sausage until browned; then set aside.
- Sauté chopped onions in the same skillet until softened, and add minced garlic.
- Blend roasted red peppers with heavy cream until smooth; pour into the skillet with onions and garlic, simmering for five minutes.
- Stir in cooked sausage, grated Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the rigatoni into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and additional Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg