Description
Creamy chicken sausage pasta is the ultimate comfort food, blending spicy chicken sausage with a rich, velvety tomato cream sauce. This quick and easy dish comes together in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen. The creamy texture and delightful flavors make each bite a comforting experience that everyone will love. Pair it with a fresh salad or garlic bread for a complete meal that’s sure to satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 ounces rigatoni
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 11 ounces spicy chicken sausage
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Mince garlic and grate Parmesan cheese. Remove casings from chicken sausages and cut into small pieces.
- Boil rigatoni in salted water until al dente; drain and reserve 1 cup of cooking water.
- In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add chicken sausage and cook until browned (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Mix in tomato paste and cook for about 3 minutes, then add oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat, stir in Parmesan until melted, then toss in cooked rigatoni with reserved cooking water to combine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition. Adjust the spice level by using milder chicken sausage or adding red pepper flakes.