Spicy Sausage Rigatoni
A creamy, spicy rigatoni tossed with savory Italian sausage, tomato paste, Parmesan, garlic, red onion, and red pepper flakes. This hearty Italian-inspired pasta comes together in one skillet for a rich and flavorful main course.
Equipment
- large skillet
- large pot For cooking the rigatoni.
- paper towel-lined plate
- whisk
- wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb rigatoni
- 1/2 lb ground Italian sausage
- 1 cup red onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/3 cup tomato paste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1-2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- Brown the ground Italian sausage in a large skillet until completely cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and remove excess grease from the skillet.
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Add butter and olive oil to the skillet over medium-low heat. Add chopped red onion and cook until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste, salt, and parsley.
- Slowly whisk in the heavy cream until fully combined.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and 1-2 teaspoons of red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level.
- Add the cooked sausage and rigatoni to the sauce and stir until evenly combined.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan if desired.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Adjust the red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level. Serve immediately while hot with additional Parmesan and fresh parsley if desired.