Description
This Creamy Garlic Sausage Alfredo Rigatoni recipe combines tender rigatoni pasta with flavorful garlic sausage and a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce made from heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and a hint of chicken broth. Perfectly seasoned and garnished with fresh parsley, this dish is a comforting and indulgent meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
Sausage
- 4 garlic sausage links, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the rigatoni in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to be added later with the sauce.
- Cook the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic sausage and cook until browned on all sides, approximately 5-7 minutes. Once browned, remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth while stirring and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add the Cheese: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese to the simmering cream mixture, allowing it to melt completely and thicken the sauce. Season with salt and pepper according to taste.
- Combine: Add the cooked rigatoni pasta and browned sausage back into the skillet. Toss everything gently to coat evenly with the creamy Alfredo sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the pasta and serve hot for a deliciously comforting meal.
Notes
- Make sure to cook the pasta al dente to ensure it holds its shape well in the creamy sauce.
- If the sauce gets too thick, you can thin it out slightly with extra chicken broth or pasta cooking water.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and smooth sauce consistency.
- This recipe can be made gluten-free by substituting rigatoni with a gluten-free pasta alternative.
